I've also got one principle about books too and it is that I don't tear books except I've read it, no a single piece of that book is torn.
They add value to our books I must say
meaning I have read so many books that I tend to have a pretty good grasp
That is really something to boast of... It is really a great thing.
The more you read, the more knowledge you have and then the more interactive you can be
Tearing books isn't the best use of them I guess, and I've always looked after mine quite carefully. I grew up learning respect for the things I have and carried that forward in life.
That is the way it really should be