A blessed companion is a book,-a book that fitly chosen is a life-long friend.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A good book can be a lasting and valuable companion.
- In plain terms
- Books can be lifelong friends if chosen well.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose your reading material carefully.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which book has stayed with you longest?
Another view
Assumes the reader has access to good books.
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