Quotes by Augustine Birrell

Explore a curated collection of 6 quotes by Augustine Birrell. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

An ordinary man can surround himself with two thousand books and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in w — Augustine Birrell
Libraries are not made; they grow. Good as it is to inherit a library, it is better to collect one. — Augustine Birrell
The man who has a library of his own collection is able to contemplate himself objectively, and is justified in believin — Augustine Birrell
Friendship is a word the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm. — Augustine Birrell
That great dust-heap called 'history'. — Augustine Birrell
Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm. — Augustine Birrell