Someone told me that you should never put a copy of the scriptures on the floor or under your arm, but that it should be placed in a high place. Is it true?

Question: Someone told me that you should never put a copy of the scriptures on the floor or under your arm, but that it should be placed in a high place. Is it true?
ANSWER: Until recently in Buddhist countries as in medieval Europe, books were rare and valuable objects. Therefore the scriptures were always treated with great respect and the custom you have just mentioned is an example of this. However, while customs and traditional practices are alright, most people today would agree that the best way to respect the Buddhist scriptures would be to practice the teachings they contain.