"Even when reading is impossible, the presence of books acquired produces such an ecstasy that the buying of more books than one can read is nothing less than the soul reaching towards infinity... we cherish books even if unread, their mere presence exudes comfort, their ready access, reassurance."
--- A.E. Newton
This quote is PERFECT. That's exactly how I feel. Mum usually gives me crap about buying more books when I have so many I haven't read...but just looking at my overstuffed bookcase gives me such immense joy. Yes, I would love to get caught up and read the books I own before buying more (hopefully this summer), but just owning the books makes me happy. I'm a book hoarder and proud of it!
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