The road to ignorance is paved with good editions. Only the illiterate can afford to buy good books now.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Good books often end up in hands of those who do not read them.
- In plain terms
- Books are bought but not always read.
- What can you take from it?
- Ownership does not guarantee learning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How many unread books do you own?
Another view
Buying books can still encourage interest in reading.
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