An ordinary man can...surround himself with two thousand books...and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is possible to be happy. -Augustine Birrell

 

An ordinary man can...surround himself with two thousand books...and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is possible to be happy.


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This quote is just one of 7 total Augustine Birrell quotes in our collection. Augustine Birrell is known for saying 'An ordinary man can...surround himself with two thousand books...and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is possible to be happy.' as well as some of the following quotes.

History is the great dust-heap... a pageant and not a philosophy.

Augustine Birrell

A conventional good read is usually a bad read, a relaxing bath in what we know already. A true good read is surely an act of innovative creation in which we, the readers, become conspirators.

Augustine Birrell

Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm.

Augustine Birrell

An ordinary man can...surround himself with two thousand books...and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is possible to be happy.

Augustine Birrell

Is this true or only clever?

Augustine Birrell