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Some people read so little they have rickets of the mind. — Jim Rohn
Here's to the good Nuns for telling me what books NOT to read! — Robert Anton Wilson
Do not be influenced by the importance of the writer, and whether his learning be great or small, but let the love of pure truth… — Thomas a Kempis
The children to whom we read simple stories may or may not show gratitude, but each boon we give strengthens the pillars of the world. — Maya Angelou
I love a lot of the New York bands, but Patti Smith stands out. I just read 'Just Kids' and it's an inspirational, well-written account… — James Iha
If I can steal away and read something other than what I have to for my work, it's restorative. — Roma Downey
Write with abandon and no constraints for first draft. Cut brutally and save in separate files on second draft. Add conflict; don't be afraid to… — Francesca Lia Block
The best way to get kids to read a book is to say: 'This book is not appropriate for your age, and it has all… — Philip Pullman
When I was a child I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was the hero of the comic book. I saw movies,… — Elvis Presley
I have this belief that children become readers before they can read. They become hooked on books because they were read aloud to as a… — Jacqueline Wilson
It is not enough to simply teach children to read; we have to give them something worth reading. — Katherine Paterson
When I began to read, I began to exist — Walter Dean Myers
Why the brevity? Because I'd rather people read my book twice than only half-way through — Mohsin Hamid
To read a book is to hold an entire world in the palm of your hand. That world is unique to you; no two readers… — Arthur Schopenhauer
The real importance of reading is that it creates an ease & intimacy with the process of writing... It also offers you a constantly growing… — Stephen King
I believe that we should only read those books that bite and sting us. If a book does not rouse us with a blow then… — Franz Kafka
The millionaire says to a thousand people, 'I read this book and it started me on the road to wealth.' Guess how many go out… — Jim Rohn
The White House is now urging Americans not to 'read too much' into last week's jobs report. In fact, they said it would be best… — Jay Leno
We buy books because we believe we're buying the time to read them. — Warren Zevon
There are three good things in this world. One is to read poetry, another is to write poetry, and the best of all is to… — Rupert Brooke

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