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Sunday, August 13, 2023

August's Bookish Art...

 
Georges d'Espagnat -- Woman Reading in Garden


"Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life."
--Mortimer J. Adler


23 comments:

  1. What a great quote, and picture.

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  2. Ah, I like that! Both the quote and that very restful scene.

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  3. I agree. And that's such a nice summery pic!

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  4. That's my idea of the perfect afternoon. Now if the temperature will just drop about 20 degrees, I might give it a try.

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  5. Love the art! Such a pretty picture! The quote is wonderful, too! :)

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  6. Very true. I find such peace in pausing my day to read something.

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  7. Both the picture as well as the quote are beautiful, as always.

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  8. Beautiful painting! And that quote is so true. :)

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  9. Yes, it absolutely is! I would be lost without my books!

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  10. Mortimer Adler spoke the truth!

    Tanya @ Girl Plus Books

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  11. You always find the best art/quotes! I love them both but so identify with that quote.

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  12. Lovely painting and awesome quote. I agree with it 100% and isn't it great that you can have that bit of the "good life" for free (at least if you use the library).

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    1. That's my favorite thing about the library: free books for life!

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  13. Another wonderful image/quote combo.

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  14. I'm not always a fan of Mortimer Adler, but when he's right, he's right!

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  15. So true! What a beautiful painting.

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