"Books are the quitest and most constant of friends; and the most patient of teachers."
2006-09-30 05:37:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
What it means: Books don't change; people do. A book will never betray you (although it may take unexpected turns or be unfulfilling).
Have I found it to be true: I love reading. Books are very important to me. But human interaction and friendships are also very important to me. I think reading is greatly important, but I do not agree that books are *best friends.*
2006-09-30 05:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by bunstihl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Books can provide company when you need it. You can learn from them at your own pace; they won't rush you.
Yes, I have found this to be true in my life. If I find myself alone, I love to pass the time with many good, enjoyable books. I have learned many things from reading books and have always liked that if I need to know more, I can go looking for more information or a better explanation.
I think the internet is taking the place of much of that kind of learning these days since it's so quick and easy to get all kinds of information on a subject--much of which was originally published in books.
2006-09-30 05:50:54 · answer #2 · answered by happygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means books do not give their opinion or voice their thoughts on you, but let you take form each page what you will and decipher it as you will.
Books are your constant friend as they are with you always, and you can either take from their vast knowledge or move on.
Books are always the most patient of teachers in reality as they never push you beyond your ability, and you can flow with your books and take knowledge, and experience and entertainment from them as you wish. Books do not care if you Skipp a week, month, or year but will patiently be waiting of you to return to gain new experiences though them.
2006-09-30 05:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no doubt, there is much to learn from books. You can learn about friendship through them, but of course they cannot be your "friends" per say. Books are patient teachers, this may be true as it is up to you how much you will learn, the book is the passive party and in this case may be called "patient".
2006-09-30 05:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by kittykatty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as a teacher I've got to say that books haven't taught you how to use spell checking!
As far as the quote, sure books are great teachers but if they are your 'most constant of friends' then you're going to end up as an introverted outcast.
2006-09-30 05:40:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe it. I grew up as an only child with books to read. Anything to read. Now after having cooked for so long, I can't be without my cookbooks. I have too many to count, but I only believe in non-fiction, so these are actually useful books.
2006-09-30 05:49:48 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, not all books are reliable, depends strongly on the writer and on the topic. It would also be a very passive friend who would need constant entertainment to break the boredom.
2006-09-30 05:46:12 · answer #7 · answered by Avatar13 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
very true, a good book will always be there when you need it and always has the patients to teach you
2006-09-30 05:45:20 · answer #8 · answered by PoohBear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
google it
2006-09-30 05:43:10 · answer #9 · answered by Chelsie W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋