Quote by Elizabeth Hardwick

The greatest gift is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind. It is a moral illumination.

The greatest gift is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it

Summary

This quote suggests that developing a love for reading is a valuable and powerful gift. It emphasizes the accessibility and affordability of reading, as well as its ability to bring comfort, provide an escape, create excitement, and grant a deep understanding of the world and diverse perspectives. Furthermore, it highlights reading as a source of moral enlightenment, implying that it can enhance one's sense of right and wrong. Overall, the quote portrays reading as an enriching and transformative experience.

By Elizabeth Hardwick

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