The more you read and the more you teach yourself, the less you rely on something like drugs to take you to a better place.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-education and reading provide a natural path to mental elevation, reducing the need for chemical aids.
- In plain terms
- Learning and reading help you feel better without needing drugs.
- What can you take from it?
- Pursue knowledge to find fulfillment internally.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fills your mind when you seek escape?
- How do you find better places without substances?
Another view
Reading alone may not address deep-seated physiological addiction.
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