What refuge is there
for the victim who is oppressed
with the feeling that
there are a thousand new books he ought to read,
while life is only long enough for him
to attempt to read a hundred?
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., “Over the Teacups,” 1891
Notes:
- Post inspiration: And this refugee can add the weight of 12 partially read books hiding on his Kindle and countless others waiting patiently to be opened.
- Art Credit: “Aspects of the Metaphysical Body” by Godwin Bradbeer, a New Zealand born artist based in Melbourne, Australia (via: exercicedestyle)
- Related Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr,: 1891 + 124 years = Same. (“Take 1”)
the art is beautiful. the quote, pertinent. so it is.
Wendy, fully agree with both. Thanks for stopping by and sharing.
yes, so many of us have books patiently standing by, waiting for us to pick them up and take them in. it never changes. love the post, dk.
Thank you both. So agree.
First World Problem.