"But for my own part, if a book is well written, I always find it too short."

"A novel must show how the world truly is. Somehow, reveals the true source of our actions."

"I should infinitely prefer a book."

"For my whole life, my favorite activity was reading. It's not the most social pastime."

"If I'm honest I have to tell you I still read fairy-tales and I like them best of all."

"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living."