Each country thinks its school is in a specific crisis, without ever linking the school's crisis to that of the society around it.
When you buy a jacket, it’s important the pockets are big enough for a paperback!
The paradoxical virtue of reading lies in distancing ourselves from the world so that we may make sense of it.
You can't make someone read. Just like you can't make them fall in love, or dream.
A well-chosen book saves you from everything, including yourself.
Time spent reading, like time spent loving, increases our lifetime.