Dehradun, Sept. 10 -- Books on My Shelves - 9

Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. (Francis Bacon)

Quotations: Quotations irrespective of language, have always fascinated me. They convey pithily the essence of human thought on any topic. The wittier they are, the greater is their allure. My favourite quote is "Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle." (Michelangelo). I possess a collection of books on Quotations, and it is my companion during travels. My prized possession is "Best Quotations for All Occasions" (Ed). Lewis C Henry.

Literature: "The Count of Monte Cristo" (Alexandre Dumas) is set in the background of the Napoleonic era in France-Italy. The novel covers ...