I dwell in libraries, temples, and outer space.
Parents would love to have me, but children don’t want me.
If you can keep me, you may be counted among the wise.
What am I?
(Answer below)
What my dear dad always used to ask for for Father’s day: Peace and Quiet. Silence also works.
This riddle was part of a contest for readers of The Bornean Bookworm site. Congratulations Gabriela Racine! You were first to answer correctly, and have won an e-copy of The Wealding Word! I will contact you directly with details. Keep playing!
March 10, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Silence, quiet.
Tranquility, calm, anything of that nature.
March 12, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Silence
March 12, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Silence.
March 12, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Knowledge
March 12, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Quiet or Silence.
March 12, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Quiet!
March 19, 2012 at 2:10 am
Hey, you don’t have to shout!
March 13, 2012 at 6:16 am
Quiet as in peace and quiet
March 13, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Silence.
March 14, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Silence.
March 15, 2012 at 3:34 am
I think the answer is quiet. I have three boys so I very rarely have it in the house
March 15, 2012 at 3:36 am
Sorry I forgot to mention that I am visiting from the BorneanBookworm Blog spot. I would love to win your book. Thanks!
March 15, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Quiet / Silence
March 15, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Quiet
March 17, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Quiet/silence? Probably wy too late for the contest, but I’m from the Bornean Bookworm.