Owning physical books is an aristocratic, luxurious act that demands both wealth and the right mindset to truly savor.

For physical books—whether you’re writing them, reading them, buying them, or collecting them—it’s essentially an aristocratic pursuit, a luxurious ritual. Keeping company with physical books demands both substantial financial means and the right psychological disposition; simply forcing yourself to buy them to cultivate a habit rarely yields the joy they offer. #ReadingNotes#