It is by all odds the loftiest of cities. It even managed to reach the highest point in the sky at the lowest moment of the depression.
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Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people-- people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Books provide companionship and comfort through various emotional states.
E. B. White's quote reflects the profound impact that books can have on our lives, suggesting that they serve as companions in both joyful and sorrowful moments. By anthropomorphizing books as people, White emphasizes the depth of connection one can find within the pages, illustrating how literature can offer understanding and solace during different emotional experiences.
Themes
BooksCompanionshipEmotionLiteratureComfort
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote at a book club meeting to discuss the emotional impact of literature.
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