100+ English Quotes about Reading

Here are 100+ quotes about reading classified in different ways:

Inspirational Quotes about the Power of Reading

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss, children’s books
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” – Joseph Addison, English essayist and poet
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” – Cicero, Roman statesman and philosopher
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” – Charles W. Eliot, American educator and president of Harvard University
“Reading makes a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.” – Francis Bacon, English philosopher and statesman
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.” – Ernest Hemingway, American novelist
“Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled, thought and speculation at a standstill.” – Barbara Tuchman, American historian and author
“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.” – Mark Twain, American author and humorist
“Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” – Mary Schmich, American columnist and author
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” – C.S. Lewis, British novelist and theologian

Quotes about the Emotional Impact of Reading

“I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” – Groucho Marx, American comedian and actor
“A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.” – Martin Luther King Jr., American civil rights leader
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King, American horror and science fiction author
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” – Jorge Luis Borges, Argentine short-story writer and poet
“Reading is a conversation with the author. It’s a way of entering their world and understanding their perspective.” – unknown
“A book is a dream that you hold in your hands.” – Neil Gaiman, British author
“Books are the mirrors of the soul.” – Virginia Woolf, British writer
“When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.” – Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch philosopher and theologian
“Reading can transport you to another time and place, allowing you to experience things you may never have the chance to in real life.” – unknown
“The greatest gift is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind. It is a moral illumination.” – Elizabeth Hardwick, American writer

Quotes about Reading as a Source of Knowledge

“Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind, which are delivered down from generation to generation as presents to the posterity of those who are yet unborn.” – Joseph Addison
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” – Albert Einstein, German-born theoretical physicist
“Reading is the key that unlocks the door to knowledge.” – unknown
“Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations.” – Henry David Thoreau, American naturalist and philosopher
“In books lies the soul of the whole past time.” – Thomas Carlyle, Scottish philosopher and historian
“Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.” – John Locke, English philosopher
“The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.” – Thomas Jefferson, American statesman and Founding Father
“Books are the ever-burning lamps of accumulated wisdom.” – G.W. Curtis, American author and editor
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” – Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations
“Reading is not just about consuming words; it’s about absorbing ideas and expanding your understanding of the world.” – unknown

Quotes about the Joy of Reading

“I love the world of words, where life and literature connect.” – J.K. Rowling, British author
“Reading is a pleasure of the mind, which means that it is a little like a sport: your eagerness and knowledge and quickness make you a better reader.” – Anne Fadiman, American author
“A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.” – Chinese proverb
“The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it. The best way to escape from reality is to read a good book.” – unknown
“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or a duty. It should be offered as a gift.” – Kate DiCamillo, American children’s book author
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney, American entrepreneur and animator
“I read because books are a form of transportation, of teaching, and of connection! Books take us to places we’ve never been, they teach us about our world, and they help us to understand human experience.” – unknown
“Reading is a delicious form of escapism.” – unknown
“A good book can make you forget your troubles and transport you to another world.” – unknown
“The joy of reading resides not only in the act of reading but also in the anticipation of what lies ahead within the pages.” – unknown

Quotes about Reading and Imagination

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein
“Reading is the passport to a thousand imaginary worlds.” – unknown
“Books are the wings that carry our imagination to new heights.” – unknown
“A book is a magic carpet that transports us to faraway lands and times.” – unknown
“The greatest thing about reading is that it allows you to use your imagination and create your own pictures in your mind.” – unknown
“Reading is the fuel that feeds our imagination and makes it soar.” – unknown
“Books are the keys that unlock the doors of our imagination.” – unknown
“When we read, we enter a world of infinite possibilities, limited only by our own imagination.” – unknown
“Imagination is the eye of the soul, and reading is the lens that focuses it.” – unknown
“Reading kindles the fire of imagination in our minds.” – unknown

Quotes about Reading and Self-Improvement

“The person who never reads lives only one life. The person who reads lives a thousand lives.” – George R.R. Martin, American novelist
“Reading is the best way to improve your vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills.” – unknown
“Books are the tools we use to build a better version of ourselves.” – unknown
“By reading, we can learn from the experiences of others and avoid making the same mistakes.” – unknown
“Reading is an investment in yourself. It enriches your mind and broadens your horizons.” – unknown
“The more you read, the more you grow as a person. It’s a never-ending journey of self-improvement.” – unknown
“Books are the mirrors that reflect our own potential and show us what we can become.” – unknown
“Reading is a form of self-care. It nourishes the soul and helps us become better versions of ourselves.” – unknown
“The knowledge gained from reading is the most valuable asset you can possess.” – unknown
“Reading is the key to unlocking your full potential and achieving your dreams.” – unknown

Quotes about Reading and Empathy

“You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself.” – John Steinbeck, American novelist
“Reading allows us to walk in the shoes of others and see the world through their eyes.” – unknown
“Books are the bridges that connect us to the hearts and minds of people from different times and places.” – unknown
“Through reading, we can develop empathy and understanding for those who are different from us.” – unknown
“A good book has the power to make us feel what others feel and see the world from their perspective.” – unknown
“Reading is a way of empathizing with the human condition and connecting with the common thread that runs through all of us.” – unknown
“Books are the windows through which we can peek into the lives of others and gain a deeper understanding of the human experience.” – unknown
“By reading, we can break down the barriers of time and space and share in the joys and sorrows of others.” – unknown
“Reading helps us to develop a sense of empathy and compassion for those around us.” – unknown
“The ability to empathize with others is one of the greatest gifts that reading can give us.” – unknown

More quotes about reading:

“There is no friend as loyal as a book.” – Ernest Hemingway, American novelist.
“I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” – Groucho Marx, American comedian and actor.
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King, American horror and fantasy novelist, from various works.
“The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.” – Mark Twain, American author, from his various writings.
“Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere.” – Anne Fadiman, American author, from “Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader”.
“A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.” – Martin Luther, German theologian and reformer.
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” – C.S. Lewis, British novelist and academic, from his personal correspondence.
“Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled, thought and speculation at a standstill.” – Barbara Tuchman, American historian and author, from her various works.
“Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” – Mary Schmich, American journalist, from her column.
“Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind, which are delivered down from generation to generation as presents to the posterity of those who are yet unborn.” – Joseph Addison, English essayist and poet.
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” – Jorge Luis Borges, Argentine short-story writer and poet, from his various works.
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” – Albert Einstein, German-born theoretical physicist.
“A book is a dream that you hold in your hand.” – Neil Gaiman, British author, from his various works.
“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” – J.K. Rowling, British author, from her Harry Potter series.
“Books are mirrors: you only see in them what you already have inside you.” – Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Spanish author, from “The Shadow of the Wind”.
“Reading is an act of civilization; it’s one of the greatest acts of civilization because it takes the free raw material of the mind and builds castles of possibilities.” – Ben Okri, Nigerian novelist and poet, from his various works.
“We should read to give ourselves some distance from our own lives and allow ourselves to wander into different minds and different worlds.” – Kazuo Ishiguro, Japanese-British novelist, from his various works.
“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” – Anna Quindlen, American author and journalist, from her various works.
“The art of reading is the art of thinking with the help of other people’s thoughts.” – Morton J. Adler, American philosopher and educator, from his various works.
“Reading is a conversation. All books talk. But a good book listens as well.” – Mark Haddon, British novelist, from “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”.
“A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.” – Chinese proverb.
“Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.” – James Russell Lowell, American poet and critic.
“Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.” – John Locke, English philosopher.
“In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.” – Mortimer Jerome Adler, American philosopher and educator.
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” – Charles W. Eliot, American educator and president of Harvard University.
“To read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend; to read it a second time is to meet an old one.” – Victor Hugo, French novelist and poet, from his various works.
“Reading is not a time passer. It enriches the mind, broadens the vision, and sharpens the intellect.” – Anuj Somany, Indian author.
“A book can change your life; it can make you laugh, it can make you cry, it can take you on a journey you never thought possible.” – Paulo Coelho, Brazilian novelist, from his various works.
“The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it. The best way to escape from reality is to read a good book.” – Anonymous.
“Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations.” – Henry David Thoreau, American naturalist and philosopher, from his various works.
“Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.” – Mortimer Adler, American philosopher and educator.
“A good book has no ending.” – R.D. Cumming, American author.
“Books are the ladders by which we climb to greater heights of knowledge and understanding.” – Unknown.
“The person who never reads lives only one life. The person who reads lives a thousand.” – George R.R. Martin, American novelist, from his A Song of Ice and Fire series.
“Reading is the passport to the infinite.” – Unknown.
“Books are the keys that unlock the doors of wisdom and imagination.” – Unknown.
“A book is a gift you can open again and again.” – Garrison Keillor, American radio personality and author.
“Reading is an exercise in empathy; an exercise in walking in someone else’s shoes for a while.” – Malorie Blackman, British children’s author.
“Books are the mirrors of the soul.” – Virginia Woolf, British writer, from her various works.
“The love of reading is the love of learning, and the love of learning is the love of life.” – Unknown.
“Reading is the nourishment of the mind; without it, we starve.” – Unknown.
“A book is a window into another world, another time, another mind.” – Unknown.
“Books are the fuel that powers the engine of the imagination.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a way of escaping the limitations of our own experiences and exploring the infinite possibilities of the human spirit.” – Unknown.
“A good book is like a good friend; it stays with you long after you’ve finished reading it.” – Unknown.
“Books are the building blocks of knowledge and the foundation of civilization.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a journey that takes us to places we’ve never been and introduces us to people we’ve never met.” – Unknown.
“A book is a vessel that carries the thoughts and ideas of generations past and present.” – Unknown.
“The power of reading lies in its ability to transform us, to make us better, wiser, and more empathetic human beings.” – Unknown.
“Books are the legacy we leave for future generations, the torch we pass on to light their way.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a form of self-care; it nourishes the soul and rejuvenates the spirit.” – Unknown.
“A book is a time capsule that preserves the wisdom and creativity of its author for all eternity.” – Unknown.
“Books are the bridges that connect us across time and space, allowing us to share in the experiences of others.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a conversation with the past, a dialogue with the present, and a vision of the future.” – Unknown.
“A good book is a work of art, a masterpiece that stands the test of time.” – Unknown.
“Books are the keys to unlocking the mysteries of the universe and understanding our place in it.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a way of expanding our horizons, of seeing the world through different eyes.” – Unknown.
“A book is a source of inspiration, a spark that ignites the fire of creativity within us.” – Unknown.
“Books are the guardians of knowledge, the keepers of history, and the narrators of our collective story.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a journey of discovery, a quest for truth and beauty in a world filled with wonder.” – Unknown.
“A book is a friend that never judges, never complains, and always has something interesting to say.” – Unknown.
“Books are the tools we use to build our minds, to shape our thoughts, and to create our own unique perspectives.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a form of meditation, a way of quieting the mind and finding peace within the pages of a book.” – Unknown.
“A good book is like a fine wine; it gets better with age and each time you revisit it, you discover new depths and flavors.” – Unknown.
“Books are the wings that carry us to the heights of imagination and allow us to soar above the limitations of reality.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a way of connecting with the human experience, of sharing in the joys and sorrows of others.” – Unknown.
“A book is a portal to other worlds, a gateway to infinite possibilities and adventures.” – Unknown.
“Books are the currency of knowledge, the medium through which we exchange ideas and wisdom.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a journey that enriches the soul, broadens the mind, and deepens our understanding of the world around us.” – Unknown.
“A good book is a treasure, a precious gift that we can carry with us wherever we go.” – Unknown.
“Books are the silent teachers that guide us through life, offering lessons and insights that we may not find elsewhere.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a way of escaping the chaos of the world and finding solace in the beauty of words.” – Unknown.
“A book is a mirror that reflects our own thoughts and feelings, allowing us to see ourselves more clearly.” – Unknown.
“Books are the building blocks of culture, the foundation upon which our society is built.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a form of self-discovery, a journey that helps us understand who we are and what we believe in.” – Unknown.
“A good book is a companion for life, a source of comfort and inspiration in times of need.” – Unknown.
“Books are the vessels that carry the dreams and aspirations of humanity, passing them down from generation to generation.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a way of keeping our minds alive and engaged, of constantly learning and growing.” – Unknown.
“A book is a work of magic, a creation that has the power to transport us to other realms and change our lives.” – Unknown.
“Books are the keys to unlocking our potential, the tools we need to achieve our goals and fulfill our dreams.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a way of honoring the past, understanding the present, and shaping the future.” – Unknown.
“A good book is a gift that keeps on giving, offering new insights and revelations with each reading.” – Unknown.
“Books are the bridges that connect us to the wisdom of the ages, allowing us to stand on the shoulders of giants.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a form of resistance, a way of challenging the status quo and imagining a better world.” – Unknown.
“A book is a source of hope, a reminder that there is always something new to discover and learn.” – Unknown.
“Books are the guardians of our cultural heritage, the keepers of the stories that define who we are as a people.” – Unknown.
“Reading is a way of finding meaning and purpose in life, of making sense of the world around us.” – Unknown.
“A good book is a catalyst for change, inspiring us to think differently and act boldly.” – Unknown.