Do not read, as children do, to amuse yourself, or like the ambitious, for the purpose of instruction. No, read in order to live.
— Gustave Flaubert
Dylan O'Sullivantwitter.comDo not read, as children do, to amuse yourself, or like the ambitious, for the purpose of instruction. No, read in order to live. — Gustave Flaubert
My reading habit is driven by an intense longing to live well. To expand my mind, broaden my understanding of the world, enrich the act of living, and draw closer to the essence of what it means to be human. To develop a meaningful philosophy of life. To better serve others. It's a pursuit of genuine wisdom by becoming more deeply aware of the grea... See more
“Reading can teach you the best of what others already know.
Reflection can teach you the best of what only you can know.”
Reflection can teach you the best of what only you can know.”
James Clear • 3-2-1: On Selective Ignorance, Courage, and Living a Life That Burns Bright | James Clear
Great books, like life, are participatory exercises in which you cannot sit passively on the sidelines.