We never stop reading, although every book comes to an end, just as we never stop living, although death is certain.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reading and living are continuous processes that only end with death, suggesting a parallel between the two.
- In plain terms
- We keep reading and living until death stops us.
- What can you take from it?
- Reading is a continuous part of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is reading truly as inevitable as living?
- How does reading help you face death?
Another view
It simplifies the complex relationship between art and life.
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