I do not like books. I believe I have the smallest library of any literary man in London, and I have no wish to increase it. I keep my books at the British Museum and at Mudie's, and it makes me very angry if anyone gives me one for my private library.


Ramblings In Cheapside (1890)

Samuel Butler Quotes

I do not like books. I believe I have the smallest library of any literary man in London, and I have no wish to increase it. I keep my books at the...

I do not like books. I believe I have the smallest library of any literary man in London, and I have no wish to increase it. I keep my books at the...

I do not like books. I believe I have the smallest library of any literary man in London, and I have no wish to increase it. I keep my books at the...

I do not like books. I believe I have the smallest library of any literary man in London, and I have no wish to increase it. I keep my books at the...