A quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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A quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Some paradoxes of modern life:
1. The paradox of reading: The books you read will profoundly change you even though you’ll forget the vast majority of what you read.
David Perellx.comIt happens all the time. You read an amazing book, one so packed with wisdom that you think it’s going to change your life forever. Then…it doesn’t. Why? Because when you’re finally in a situation where you could use its insights, you’ve completely forgotten them. Time is our most valuable resource, so we shouldn’t waste it. The investment we make... See more