Anna Quindlen, "Enough Bookshelves," New York Times, 7 August 1991's Quote - I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of p

I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. – Anna Quindlen, "Enough Bookshelves," New York Times, 7 August 1991

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