With paper printed books, you have certain freedoms. You can acquire the book anonymously by paying cash, which is the way I always buy books. I never use a credit card. I dont identify to any database when I buy books. Amazon takes away that freedom. – Richard Stallman
He who allows his day to pass by without practicing generosity and enjoying lifes pleasures is like a blacksmiths bellows. He breathes, but does not live. – Proverb
All things are perceived in the light of charity, and hence under the aspect of beauty for beauty is simply reality seen with the eyes of love. – Evelyn Underhill