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“Give yourself unto reading. The man who never reads will never be read; he who never quotes will never be quoted. He who will not use the thoughts of other men’s brains, proves that he has no brains of his own. You need to read.” quote by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
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““Give yourself unto reading. The man who never reads will never be read; he who never quotes will never be quoted. He who will not use the thoughts of other men’s brains, proves that he has no brains of his own. You need to read.””

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: “The Value of Reading”, 1865

Reading is essential; those who don’t read or quote lack original thought.

In simple terms: Reading builds knowledge and originality.

Key Takeaway

Read and engage with others’ ideas.

Themes

education literature intellectual growth

Mood

inspirational didactic

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • academic work
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

knowledge sharing critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you think reading always leads to original ideas?
  • How can one balance reading and personal thought?
A Different Perspective

He may overstate the link between reading and originality.

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