Quote by Donna Tartt

The books I loved in childhood - the first loves - I've read so often that I've internalized them in some really essential way: they are more inside me now than out.

The books I loved in childhood - the first loves - I've read

Summary

This quote suggests that the books one deeply loved and read during childhood hold a special place within them. The profound connection with these books is so strong that they have become ingrained within the person's very being. Essentially, these books have become a part of the individual's internal self, with the ideas, characters, and narratives impacting them in a profound and enduring manner. They are cherished and treasured as the foundation of one's literary experiences and hold a distinct and everlasting presence within the individual.

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