“I have always thought that librarians are a little bit like doctors, travel agents and professors all rolled into one. We all know that a great story can lift spirits, take you anywhere in the world you want to go and in any time period to boot, and the lessons you learn from a good book can buoy your own convictions and even change your life. ””
Quotes by Frank Benton
“Books were my passion and my escape from madness.””
The Christmas Pearl
“Isn’t it amazing how much good people can do for each other when you give them the opportunity to help?””
Bulls Island
“The first indication of menopause is a broken thermostat. It's either that or your weight. In any case, if you don't do something, you could be dead by August.God, middle age is an unending insult.””
Sullivan's Island
“The most important thing I learned is that to be truly happy, you've got to pay attention to that stupid inner voice we all have. It knows what you need and will drive you shit crazy until you listen to it.””
Isle of Palms
“As we did every New Year's Eve we made ridiculous resolutions that no one would keep, and quietly we all wondered what the coming year would hold, each of us praying for our own private miracles. Good health. Better health. A marriage for this child, a good job for another. This hopefulness was something hardwired into our psyches, that a new year might mean some monumental something wonderful could happen to bring us happiness at a level we had never known. A new year was a chance to start over. Maybe even, just maybe, there would be peace on earth for one entire day.””
The Last Original Wife
Frank BentonFrank Benton was an influential American entomologist and beekeeping innovator, born in Coldwater, Michigan. He pursued his education at Michigan State Agricultural College, earning both a BSc and M.S...