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Why We Read

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Why We Should Read¶

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The purpose of reading is to help us find the inner temple. If we enforce reading, we enforce reflection.

by Dr. Ruth J. Simmons¹

(My interpretation) Reading helps us find peace within ourselves and find serenity.

BOOKSTORES: How to Read More Books in the Golden Age of Content_. Accessed October 5, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIW5jBrrsS0. ↩