Quote by Walter Benjamin, Unpacking My Li

The book borrower...proves himself to be an inveterate collector of books not so much by the fervor with which he guards his borrowed treasures...as by his failure to read these books.

The book borrower...proves himself to be an inveterate colle

Summary

This quote suggests that a person who borrows books but fails to read them is an ardent collector rather than a genuine reader. It implies that one's enthusiasm for possessing books doesn't necessarily equate to a genuine love for reading. The true value of books lies not in owning them, but in reading and exploring the knowledge and ideas they contain. This quote challenges the perception that owning a large collection of books automatically makes someone a lover of literature, emphasizing the importance of actually engaging with the material.

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By Walter Benjamin, Unpacking My Li

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