"Books themselves need no defense. Their spokesmen come and go, their readers live and die, they remain constant"
- Lawrence Clark Powell
About this Quote
This quote by Lawrence Clark Powell speaks with the timelessness of books. Books give knowledge and home entertainment that have actually been around for centuries, and will continue to be around for centuries to come. The quote suggests that books are a continuous in our lives, while individuals who speak on their behalf, their readers, and even the authors themselves reoccur. Books give convenience and solace, and they will stay so no matter who reads them. They provide knowledge and wisdom that will never ever be lost, no matter how many generations pass. Books are a source of strength and durability, and they will stay so no matter the number of people reoccur. Books provide inspiration and hope, and they will remain so no matter how many times they read. Books are a source of convenience and happiness, and they will stay so no matter the number of people live and pass away. Books are a constant in our lives, and they will remain so no matter how many representatives come and go.
This quote is written / told by Lawrence Clark Powell between September 6, 1906 and March 14, 2001. He was a famous author from USA.
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