Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. —Charles William Eliot
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”

Charles William Eliot Former President Harvard University

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Anonymous JULY 10, 2019
To all parents everywhere Keep this as a poster in your home AND follow it yourself
Patricia from New York  JULY 31, 2017
LOVE - LOVE - LOVE this quote!
Katherine from North Carolina AUGUST 25, 2016
This would be a great poster for my English classroom. So true! This is something I try to instill in my students each year.
Erin JULY 23, 2016
So true
Monica from Virginia JUNE 30, 2016
I ABSOLUTELY love this quote.
Gill from Burton-on-Trent, U.K. JUNE 25, 2016
You are never alone with a good book! I find books comforting and familiar. I hope they will be with us for many years to come.
Prrry JUNE 25, 2016
My books never abandon me... Though over the years I've abandoned a few of them... Only to find those abandoned return... That's when I read them again ...
Adara from Illinois JUNE 24, 2016
Unlimited knowledge and wisdom can be found in books. The application of that wisdom and knowledge can be used for good or bad.
Karen from Honduras JUNE 24, 2016
My Mother taught me the value of books, many, many years ago and I keep one close almost all the time.
Lisa from Massachusetts JUNE 24, 2016
It's so true- a well-written book is dependable and sturdy, unlike too many people.
Diana from Greer, SC JUNE 24, 2016
This is a great quote,and should be always remembered.

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