Top 5 Quotes by John Alfred Langford

The love of books is a love which requires neither justification, apology, nor defense.

The love of books is a love which requires neither justification, apology, nor defense.

Book, Reading, Apology

John Alfred Langford (1880). “The Praise of Books as Said and Sung by English Authors: Selected with a Preliminary Essay on Books”

The only true equalisers in the world are books; the only treasure-house open to all comers is a library; the only wealth which will not decay is knowledge; the only jewel which you can carry beyond the grave is wisdom.

John Alfred Langford

Book, Jewels, House

John Alfred Langford (1880). “The Praise of Books as Said and Sung by English Authors: Selected with a Preliminary Essay on Books”

No matter what his rank or position may be, the lover of books is the richest and the happiest of the children of men.

John Alfred Langford

Children, Book, Men

John Alfred Langford (1880). “The Praise of Books as Said and Sung by English Authors: Selected with a Preliminary Essay on Books”

No possession can surpass, or even equal a good library, to the lover of books. Here are treasured up for his daily use and delectation, riches which increase by being consumed, and pleasures that never cloy.

John Alfred Langford

Book, Writing, Library