Que otros se jacten de las paginas que han escrito; a mi me enorgullecen las que he leido.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author takes more pride in the books they have read than in the books they have written.
- In plain terms
- Reading gives the author more pride than writing does.
- What can you take from it?
- Reading can be a source of greater pride than writing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you value reading or writing more?
- What gives you more pride?
Another view
It undervalues the effort required to produce original work.
More from Jorge Luis Borges
Que cada hombre construya su propia catedral. ?Para que vivir de obras de arte ajenas y antiguas?
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