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A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.
A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.
Books have always a secret influence on the understanding; we
cannot at pleasure obliterate ideas: he that reads books read more
Books have always a secret influence on the understanding; we
cannot at pleasure obliterate ideas: he that reads books of
science, though without any desire fixed of improvement, will
grow more knowing; he that entertains himself with moral or
religious treatises, will imperceptibly advance in goodness; the
ideas which are often offered to the mind, will at last find a
lucky moment when it is disposed to receive them.
To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.
To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.
If you read a lot of books you are considered well read. But if you watch a lot of TV, read more
If you read a lot of books you are considered well read. But if you watch a lot of TV, you're not considered well viewed.
The sagacious reader who is capable of reading between these
lines what does not stand written in them, but read more
The sagacious reader who is capable of reading between these
lines what does not stand written in them, but is nevertheless
implied, will be able to form some conception.
Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an
exact man.
Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an
exact man.
What is twice read is commonly better remembered that what is
transcribed.
What is twice read is commonly better remembered that what is
transcribed.
The mind, relaxing into needful sport,
Should turn to writers of an abler sort,
Whose wit well read more
The mind, relaxing into needful sport,
Should turn to writers of an abler sort,
Whose wit well managed, and whose classic style,
Give truth a lustre, and make wisdom smile.
The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.
The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.
