“Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable.”

“I love books, by the way, way more than movies. Movies tell you what to think. A good book lets you choose a few thoughts for yourself.”

“I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than the establishment of a small circulating library in every county, to consist of a few well-chosen books, to be lent to the people of the country under regulations as would secure their safe return in due time.”

“Who God doth late and early pray,
More of his grace than gifts to send,
And entertains the harmless day
With a well-chosen book or friend.”

“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”

“With books, as with companions, it is of more consequence to know which to avoid, than which to choose; for good books are as scarce as good companions.”

“Serving God is doing good to man, but praying is thought an easier service and therefore more generally chosen. ”

“An honest book is almost as good as a friend.”

“Good friends are hard to come by.. I need more money.”

“A blessed companion is a book,—a book that fitly chosen is a life-long friend.”