"I've never seen so many books in all my life!"

[aeriala]

Is it not to be praised and appreciated that I am struck with intense jealousy and greed every time I enter such extensive libraries as I saw at Harav Shuki's house a few Shabbatot ago and at Harav Klitzner's just yesterday? Or is it to be frowned upon and deplored? Is it my fault I yearn for knowledge and therefore for books that represent

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Never seen so many books...

[anonymous]

You gotta read 'em, too. When people turn bar/bat mitzvah they don't want most, if not all, of the books that are offered. Then just a few (really!) years later, they build their own libraries, after which there is never enough shelf space, bookshelf units, apartment area, etc., to fit the all. May your thirst for knowledge and books remain and be for a blessing...
Signed: yo_mama

[geek_of_theatre]

The proper answer is, it is a good thing that you appreciate the books, and it is only human to be jealous/envious.

Best cure for it? Stockpile books! :) Every time you buy a book, treat it well and keep it safe and soon enough, you'll have a library of your own.