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The Bookshop
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"The Bookshop" Quotes

A widow's dream of opening a bookshop in a small English town is met with resistance and unexpected challenges.

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A good book is the precious life-blood of a master-spirit.

Penelope Fitzgerald

books

She had a kind heart, though that is not much use when it comes to the matter of self-preservation.

Penelope Fitzgerald

kindnessself-preservation

You can't stop people thinking, and you can't stop them being interested in what they think is their business.

Penelope Fitzgerald

thoughtsprivacy

Do you know what would happen if everyone went into their local bookshop and asked for a book about the life of Napoleon? They would probably be told, ‘Ah, yes, we’ve got a new edition of War and Peace.'

Penelope Fitzgerald

bookshopsmisunderstanding

A person who can write a long letter with ease, cannot write ill.

Penelope Fitzgerald

writing

When you fill a house with books, even if you don't read them, they will make you feel smarter.

Penelope Fitzgerald

booksknowledge

A good bookshop is not just about selling books; it's about making connections and building a community.

Penelope Fitzgerald

bookshopscommunity

A bookshop is not just a place to buy books, but a sanctuary for those seeking solace in words.

Penelope Fitzgerald

bookshopssolace

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors.

Penelope Fitzgerald

booksfriendshipwisdom

Books are the ultimate time machines, transporting readers to different eras and worlds.

Penelope Fitzgerald

booksimagination