Interpret proverb-"A book is like a garden carried in the pocket."

Does it mean, that a book is full of nice, pretty things like in a garden?

3 answers

Not every book has something nice and pretty in it though
-MC
I think you've both missed the boat on this one.

A book, like a garden, contains valuable things that nourish us. Remember that gardens also grow vegetables that are necessary for our survival.
I see
-MC