“There is no substitute for books in the life of a child.”
“Books are good enough in their own way but they are a mighty bloodless substitute for life.”
“The possession of a book becomes a substitute for reading it.”
“Books are a poor substitute for female companionship, but they are easier to find.”
“When you read to a child, when you put a book in a child's hands, you are bringing that child news of the infinitely varied nature of life. You are an awakener.”
“A plate of apples, an open fire, and a jolly good book are a fair substitute for heaven.”