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Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne

“I [imagine] that every new book, or antique one, may contain the “Open Sesame”—the spell to disclose treasures, hidden in some unsuspected cave of Truth.”

Book:Mosses from an Old Manse

Work

Mosses from an Old Manse

This book is a compilation of reflective pieces that delve into the complexities of memory, the human condition, and the natural world. The author weaves together personal anecdotes, historical observations, and philosophical musings, creating a rich tapestry of prose that invites readers to contemplate the essence of life and the fleeting nature of time. more

Author

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist known for his Gothic novels and romantic works. His writings often delve into themes of morality and sin, influenced by his family history and Puritan background. more

“...…what are those? It was the fourth time I passed a book floating open in midair all by itself next to the shelves, a page periodically turning...Those are the ghosts,...People who die with too many books on their To Be Read stack sometimes end up here. The ones who don’t feel they can pass until they catch up on their reading....”

Books Reading Books To Be Read

Book:The Astral Library

Source: The Astral Library

“Some days the fragility of life and the knowledge that we will all lose people we love feels too much to bear. But on other days, it feels like a precious, remarkable gift. And thinking of Joe makes her determined to live her one life well -- to make it one filled with books, adventures, and love.”

Love Life Death Books Adventures

Author:Libby Page

“What a miraculous thing a book was, when you stopped to think about it: whole worlds springing to life from nothing more than squiggles on a page.”

Reading Books

Book:The Astral Library

Source: The Astral Library

“There’s no person sadder than a lit snob, because it means you’re the one ignoramus who doesn’t know you’re ignorant. It’s a pretty limited cultural vocabulary. It’s no different from the person who’s too good for pop culture. I know I couldn’t be the writer I am if I didn’t read widely.”