Quote by Susan Sontag

Books are funny little portable pieces of thought.

Books are funny little portable pieces of thought.

Summary

This quote highlights the whimsical and versatile nature of books. It underscores how books possess the ability to transport readers into the vast realm of ideas and imagination, captivating them with their portable yet powerful nature. Just as books are physically portable, they also carry within them the potential to carry readers on journeys, provoke laughter or amusement, and impart profound wisdom in small, compact packages. Ultimately, the quote encapsulates the unique charm and intellectual allure that books hold as precious vessels of thought.

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