“For him books are not like men, who impose themselves and burden him
with their chatter, and of who it is hard to be rid. When you don’t call for
them they stay put; you can just pick up this one or that, according to your
whim: “Books are my kingdom. And here I seek to reign as absolute lord.” Books
offer him their opinion and he responds with his own. They express their
thoughts and arouse in him further thoughts. They do not disturb him when he is
silent; they only speak when he questions them. Here is his realm. They await
his delectation.”
S. Zweig - Montaigne
“Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it has spread its roots into the very depth of your heart; confess to yourself you would have to die if you were forbidden to write.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke
