The indefatigable pursuit of an unattainable perfection -even though nothing more than the pounding of an old piano -is what alone gives a meaning to our life on this unavailing star.
Logan Pearsall SmithRead
This nice and subtle happiness of reading, this joy not chilled by age, this polite and unpunished vice, this selfish, serene life-long intoxication.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reading brings a timeless joy that is both indulgent and fulfilling.
In this quote, Logan Pearsall Smith eloquently describes the profound happiness derived from reading. He emphasizes how this joy remains unaffected by the passage of time and is perceived as a harmless pleasure, presenting reading as an enriching and blissful escape that can be cherished throughout one's life.
Themes
HappinessReadingJoyIntoxicationLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of literature in education.
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