Alberto Manguel Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alberto Manguel.

Alberto Manguel is an Argentine-Canadian writer, translator, and editor known for his works on literature and reading. Born in Buenos Aires in 1948, Manguel has lived and worked in various countries, including France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. He has authored numerous books exploring the history, art, and significance of reading, such as "A History of Reading" and "The Library at Night." Manguel's writing often reflects his deep love for books and his belief in the transformative power of reading. He has received several awards and honors for his contributions to literature and cultural understanding.

We can imagine the books we'd like to read, even if they hav

We can imagine the books we'd like to read, even if they have not yet been written, and we can imagine libraries full of books we would like to possess, even if they are well beyond our reacher, because we enjoy dreaming up a library that reflects every one of our interests and every one of our foibles--a library that, in its variety and complexity, fully reflects the reader we are.

Alberto Manguel

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