Quote by Jane Austen

I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book! When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.

I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How

Summary

This quote emphasizes the unmatched pleasure that the act of reading brings. The speaker proclaims that there is no other source of enjoyment that can compare to the joy derived from reading. They highlight the tendency to grow tired of various things more quickly than a book. Additionally, the quote expresses a strong desire to have a personal library, suggesting that the absence of one would cause misery. Overall, the quote reinforces the idea that reading is a uniquely fulfilling and enduring source of delight.

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Reading

By Jane Austen

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