Famous quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton

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"A room without books is like a body without a soul"

- Gilbert K. Chesterton

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This quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton talks to the importance of books in our lives. He is suggesting that books are vital to our souls, simply as a body needs a soul to be complete. Books offer us with knowledge, understanding, and viewpoint. They can help us to think more deeply and to gain insight into the world around us. Books can likewise offer us with convenience and solace in times of difficulty. They can assist us to leave from our difficulties and to find delight in the stories they tell. Without books, our lives would be incomplete and our souls would be lacking. Books are a vital part of our lives and our souls.

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Gilbert K. Chesterton This quote is written / told by Gilbert K. Chesterton between May 29, 1874 and June 14, 1936. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 111 other quotes.

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