Quotes about Literature

may, notwithstanding, be questioned whether, except his bible, he ever read a book entirely through. Late in life, if any man praised a book in his presence, he was sure to ask, "Did you read it through?" If the answer was in the affirmative, he did not seem willing to believe it.

I read my eyes out and can't read half enough.... The more one reads the more one sees we have to read.

Amidst your Ardor for Greek and Latin I hope you will not forget your mother Tongue. Read Somewhat in the English Poets every day. . . . You will never be alone, with a Poet in your Poket. You will never have an idle Hour.

All great novels, all true novels, are bisexual.

In this job, there are some simple pleasures that really help you cope. One is books, I mean, books are a great escape. Books are a way to get your mind on something else.

As soon as histories are properly told there is no more need of romances.

In every genre of biblical literature and every stage of biblical history, God is seen pouring out his grace on his people for the sake of his glory among all peoples.

I hope my books make statements about our general condition.

He who would not be frustrate of his hope to write well hereafter in laudable things ought himself to be a true poem.

Fiction can serve in a non-threatening way to open minds and, I hope, hearts to the Word of God.

Literary experience heals the wound, without undermining the privilege, of individuality.

A true sonnet goes eight lines and then takes a turn for better or worse and goes six or eight lines more.