The Guide to Reading — the Pocket University Volume XXIII
A gentle, passionate argument for why books deserve a central place in your life. Originally published in the early 20th century as part of the Pocket University series, this slim volume opens with Lyman Abbott's now-classic meditation on the three roles books play: as ornaments that lend prestige to a home, as tools that unlock practical knowledge, and as friends who accompany us through life. Abbott tells a wonderful story about a man who filled his library with fake books - beautiful on the shelf, but empty inside - to illustrate the difference between pretending to love literature and actually letting it transform you. The guide's central plea is this: let books be your companions, not your taskmasters. Let reading feel like welcoming a friend, not checking boxes on a required list. For anyone who's ever felt intimidated by the literary canon or wondered why reading matters, this little book offers a warm, wise, and surprisingly fresh perspective on the relationship between reader and page.
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“The problem is that most people spend their lives looking but not truly seeing, or, as Sherlock Holmes, the meticulous English detective, declared to his partner, Dr. Watson, “You see, but you do not observe.””
— Unknown
“the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.””
— Unknown
“Because we are social animals, we not only lie for our own benefit, but we lie for the benefit of each other (Vrij, 2003, 3–11).””
— Unknown
“We lie with our faces because that’s what we’ve been taught to do since early childhood. “Don’t make that face,” our parents growl when we honestly react to the food placed in front of us. “At least look happy when your cousins stop by,” they instruct, and you learn to force a smile. Our parents”
— Unknown
“Research tells us liars tend to gesture less, touch less, and move their arms and legs less than honest people (Vrij, 2003, 65).””
— Unknown
“For instance, when people press their lips together in a manner that seems to make them disappear, it is a clear and common sign that they are troubled and something is wrong.””
— Unknown
“Dr. Watson, “You see, but you do not observe.””
— Unknown
“If you currently travel abroad or plan to in the future, make sure you understand the cultural convention of the country that you are visiting. Particularly with regard to greetings. If someone gives you a weak hand-shake, don't grimace. If anyone takes your arm, don't wince. If you are in the Middle East and a person wants to hold your hand, hold it. If you are a man visiting Russia, don't be surprised when your male host kisses your cheek, rather than hand. All of these greetings are as natural as way to express genuine sentiments as an American handshake. I am honored when an Arab or Asian man offers to take my hand because I know that it is a sign of high respect and trust. Accepting these cultural differences is the first step to better understanding and embracing diversity.””
— Unknown
“Neck touching takes place when there is emotional discomfort, doubt, or insecurity.””
— Unknown
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