Reading opens doors

At the entrance of Tehran University library are inscribed Shaikh Saadi's words: 'A book is a garden carried in the pocket.' Saadi's thought captures the essence of a book and its transformative power. Comparing a book to a garden, he implies that just like a garden, a book is a source of abundance, beauty and tranquillity. It is an oasis that we carry with us wherever we go, allowing us to escape, explore and enrich our minds.

Much like a garden, books can provide us with solace and inspiration, nurturing our souls and expanding our horizons. They offer a place where ideas and emotions can bloom, engaging our imagination and challenging our perspectives. Saadi reminds us of the vastness and potential that lie within the pages of a book, urging us to appreciate the portable treasure trove of knowledge.

Behavioural psychologists believe that even the sight of books can have a therapeutic effect on a person. It's been found that even if you don't read or pick a book, a quiet sitting or a stroll through a library will make you feel good.


A book is a shrine that you carry and get positive and pious vibes from. Reading is the sole means by which we slip into another's skin, another's voice, another's soul. When you read a good book, somewhere in the world, a door opens to allow in more light. Books are a uniquely portable magic.