She thought it must be a lonely life for a boy who hated books.

Those who don't read good books have no advantage over those who can't.

May I suggest that you all read? And often. Believe me, it's nice to have something to talk about other than the weather and the Queen's health. Your mind is not a cage. It's a garden. And it requires cultivating.

The more books you read, the less topics you have in common with most of the people, that´s the price you pay for reading.

Maybe reading was just a way to make her feel less alone, to keep her company. When you read something you are stopped, the moment is stayed, you can sometimes be there more fully than you can in your real life.

[I] read books because I love them, not because I think I should read them.