Quote by Lucy Maud Montgomery, from My Li

Here with hosts of friends I revel who can never change or chill;Though the fleeting years and seasons they are fair and faithful still!Kings and courtiers, knights and jesters, belles and beaux of far away,Meet and mingle with the beauties and the heroes of to-day.All the lore of ancient sages, all the light of souls divine,All the music, wit and wisdom of the gray old world is mine,Garnered here where fall the shadows of the mystic pineland's gloom!And I sway an airy kingdom from my little book-lined room.

Here with hosts of friends I revel who can never change or c

Summary

This quote expresses the joy and comfort found within the pages of books. It highlights the timeless nature of literature, as the characters and ideas from different eras coexist within the reader's imagination. The "little book-lined room" symbolizes a personal sanctuary, where the reader can escape and roam freely through worlds of ancient wisdom, wit, and music. In this realm, diversity and familiarity embrace, enabling a sense of power and authority over an imaginative kingdom. Ultimately, the quote celebrates the transformative and boundless nature of reading, where one can find solace, inspiration, and a connection to both past and present.

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By Lucy Maud Montgomery, from My Li

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