Books that you may carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are the most useful after all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Practical books that are easy to hold and use near daily activities are the most useful.
- In plain terms
- Books you can read easily at home are the most helpful.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep useful books accessible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What books do you keep nearby?
- How do you choose what to read?
Another view
Some valuable books are not easy to carry.
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