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“You eat canned tuna fish and you absorb protein. Then, if you're lucky, someone give you Dover Sole and you experience nourishment. It's the same with books.” quote by Lois Lowry
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“You eat canned tuna fish and you absorb protein. Then, if you're lucky, someone give you Dover Sole and you experience nourishment. It's the same with books.”

Lois Lowry

About This Quote

Comparing reading to nourishment, emphasizing books’ sustenance.

In simple terms: Books feed the mind like food.

Key Takeaway

Read to nourish yourself.

Themes

reading knowledge growth

Mood

thoughtful encouraging

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • study habits
  • personal development
  • teaching
  • library use

Key Concepts

education literary nourishment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What book has fed your mind recently?
  • How do you choose nourishing reading?
A Different Perspective

Not all books provide equal nourishment.

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