John Alfred Langford Professions : Journalist Born : September 12, 1823 Died : January 24, 1903 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by John Alfred Langford The only true equalisers in the world are books; the only treasure-house open to all comers is a library; the only wealth which will not decay is knowledge; the only jewel which you can carry beyond the grave is wisdom. John Alfred Langford jewels house book The love of books is a love which requires neither justification, apology, nor defense. John Alfred Langford apology reading book No matter what his rank or position may be, the lover of books is the richest and the happiest of the children of men. John Alfred Langford men book children The only jewel which will not decay is knowledge. John Alfred Langford decay learning jewels No possession can surpass, or even equal a good library, to the lover of books. Here are treasured up for his daily use and delectation, riches which increase by being consumed, and pleasures that never cloy. John Alfred Langford library writing book Similar Authors Irving Bacheller journalist Bill Keller journalist Bob Woodward journalist Bolesław Prus journalist Buzz Bissinger journalist Burton Rascoe journalist All Authors
