51 Quotes About Bookish

The nobles had made reading unpopular, as it showed that one couldn’t afford to buy spells or magical devices, since one had to get knowledge to do things the ordinary way; even if this view held little logic, the king himself was known to insult readers as “bookfaces” or “unable to think for themselves, so they need to spout what others have said,” and these opinions became popular, as did most views expressed by the king or his son.

Until I became a librarian, I didn't know I was a rebel.

Love gives insight, Maggie, and insight often gives foreboding. Listen to me, let me supply you with books; do let me see you sometimes, be your brother and teacher, as you said at Lorton. It is less wrong that you should see me than that you should be committing this long suicide.

A friend asked, "Why do you read?""Because I am lonely without words..."He stared at me,"Even after people are around.

It's just as bad as people who dog ear books", Adella exclaimed.

Give me a book. There is no present I care about but that.

Here in the realm of books she’s self-assured. She has some of the control she doesn’t have anywhere else.

Why, he was so handsome and brave that no one would ever have suspected that he was bookish!

Mom, I feel good. This dress makes me feel like someone I didn't know I could be. I've never owned anything like it. But if when you see this - when you see me- you think it's a pity, that it's a shame I didn't lose a few, then screw you, Mom. Try harder.