James Baldwin, Complete Works (Illustrated) Quotes

“Books are friends whose society is extremely agreeable to me; they are of all ages, and of every country. They have distinguished themselves both in the cabinet and in the field, and obtained high honors for their knowledge of the sciences. It is easy to gain access to them; for they are always at my service, and I admit them to my company, and dismiss them from it, whenever I please. They are never troublesome, but immediately answer every question I ask them.”
― James Baldwin, James Baldwin, Complete Works (Illustrated):

“Whosoever acknowledges himself to be a zealous follower of truth, of happiness, of wisdom, of science, or even of the faith, must of necessity make himself a Lover of Books.”
― James Baldwin, James Baldwin, Complete Works (Illustrated):