Quote by Thomas Jefferson

I cannot live without books.

I cannot live without books.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Thomas Jefferson, expresses the deep importance and love for books in one's life. It suggests that books are not just objects, but essential companions that greatly contribute to one's existence. Emphasizing the personal reliance on books, it stresses the significance of knowledge, enlightenment, and mental stimulation that they provide. Within these few words lies the recognition of books as a source of pleasure, inspiration, learning, and the ability to connect with the vast world of ideas and imagination that would be unimaginable to live without.

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By Thomas Jefferson

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