Quote You are a total stranger and you want to take...

“You are a total stranger and you want to take my library book.” - Elizabeth Kostova

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"You are a total stranger and you want to take my library book."

Imagine the shock and confusion that would come over you if someone you have never met before approached you and asked to borrow a book that you hold dear. It would be a strange and unsettling situation, to say the least.

Books are more than just words on a page; they are portals to different worlds, windows into the minds of others, and companions in times of solitude. They hold memories, emotions, and knowledge that are deeply personal to the reader.

So when a stranger expresses interest in borrowing a book that belongs to you, it feels like they are intruding on a part of your life that is meant to be private and sacred.

It's not just about the physical object of the book itself, but the connection that you have formed with the story and the characters within its pages. It's about the time and effort you have invested in reading and understanding the words written by the author.

Allowing a stranger to take your library book would be like giving them a piece of yourself, a piece of your soul that you have shared with the book through your thoughts and emotions.

It's a reminder that our possessions are not just material objects, but extensions of ourselves that hold sentimental value and meaning beyond their physical form.

So the next time someone asks to borrow your library book, remember that it's not just a book they are asking for, but a piece of your heart and mind that you have poured into its pages.

And perhaps, in sharing that book with a stranger, you are also sharing a part of yourself and creating a connection that transcends the boundaries of familiarity and turns a stranger into a friend.




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