“In books I find the dead as if they were alive; in books I foresee things to come; in books warlike affairs are set forth; from books come forth the laws of peace. All things are corrupted and decay in time; Saturn ceases not to devour the children that he generates; all the glory of the world would be buried in oblivion, unless God had provided mortals with the remedy of books.”
Quote by Richard de Bury
Work
The Love of Books: The Philobiblon of R
This book delves into the profound appreciation for literature and the act of reading, examining the cultural and personal dimensions of bibliophilia. It likely includes reflections on the role of books in society, the emotional connection readers develop with texts, and the intellectual stimulation that reading provides. more
Author
Richard de Bury
Richard de Bury was an English monk, scholar, and philosopher, born on January 24, 1287, and died on April 14, 1345. He was known for his contributions to logic and philosophy during the late medieval period. more