9.27侃 Imortal books
Books possess an essence of immortality. They are by far the most lasting products of human effort. Temples and statues decay, but books survive. Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their authors’ minds ages ago. What was then said and thought still speaks to us vividly. Thus the best books are treasuries of good words, the golden thoughts, which become our constant companions and comforters.