Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. —Charles William Eliot
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”

Charles William Eliot Former President Harvard University

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To all parents everywhere Keep this as a poster in your home AND follow it yourself

Anonymous
July 10, 2019

LOVE - LOVE - LOVE this quote!

Patricia from New York
July 31, 2017

This would be a great poster for my English classroom. So true! This is something I try to instill in my students each year.

Katherine from North Carolina
August 25, 2016

So true

Erin
July 23, 2016

I ABSOLUTELY love this quote.

Monica from Virginia
June 30, 2016

You are never alone with a good book! I find books comforting and familiar. I hope they will be with us for many years to come.

Gill from Burton-on-Trent, U.K.
June 25, 2016

My books never abandon me... Though over the years I've abandoned a few of them... Only to find those abandoned return... That's when I read them again ...

Prrry
June 25, 2016

Unlimited knowledge and wisdom can be found in books. The application of that wisdom and knowledge can be used for good or bad.

Adara from Illinois
June 24, 2016

My Mother taught me the value of books, many, many years ago and I keep one close almost all the time.

Karen from Honduras
June 24, 2016

It's so true- a well-written book is dependable and sturdy, unlike too many people.

Lisa from Massachusetts
June 24, 2016

This is a great quote,and should be always remembered.

Diana from Greer, SC
June 24, 2016

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LEARNING
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INNOVATION
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