“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.”

Karen Marie Moning book Darkfever

“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.”

Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) 3rd President of the United States of America

“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.”

Henry Wotton (1568–1639) English ambassador

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

Mark Twain (1835–1910) American author and humorist

“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.”

Charles Caleb Colton (1777–1832) British priest and writer

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

Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) American author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, …

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

Robert Charles Wilson book Spin

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

Bill Watterson (1958) American comic artist

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

Douglas William Jerrold (1803–1857) English dramatist and writer