The sources of our comfort are legion, and cannot be counted, but if we attempted the impossible and tried to make a list most of us would place books very high indeed, perhaps second only to faith, for reading is not only a pleasure in itself, with its concomitants of stillness, quietness and forgetfulness of self, but in what we read many of our other comforts are present with us like a reflection in a mirror.
What a beautiful quote! I have recently rediscovered Elizabeth Goudge – her book “Green Dolphin Street” – and have since learned that she wrote a good number of books, and that I’m not alone in thinking she was a great writer. I can’t wait to read more! I believe she must be among the best writers I’ve ever read. Her writing has inspired and helped me to work at bringing my own writing up a level. I highly recommend her to any adult looking for good reading!