"Books are standing counselors and preachers, always at hand, and always disinterested; having this advantage over oral instructors that they are ready to repeat their lessons as often as we please."
- Robert ChambersScottish author Robert Chambers gained notoriety in the 19th century for his large body of work. His observations on the nature of books and how they can be dependable lifelong companions are among his most noteworthy. In his writings, he characterizes books as reliable counselors who are always rea…