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“The Cavaliere has retired to his study and reads, trying not to think about what is going on around him -- one of the principal uses of a book.” quote by Susan Sontag
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““The Cavaliere has retired to his study and reads, trying not to think about what is going on around him -- one of the principal uses of a book.””

Susan Sontag

About This Quote

Source Book: Essay collection, The Camera Is My Witness, 1999

Retirement to reading offers a private escape, allowing one to avoid the chaos of the external world.

In simple terms: Reading provides a personal refuge from surrounding turmoil.

Key Takeaway

Use reading to create mental space.

Themes

escape reflection solitude

Mood

contemplative quiet

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • studying
  • stress relief
  • creative thinking

Key Concepts

literature psychology attention

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does reading change your perception of reality?
  • When does avoidance become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Reading cannot solve external problems, only temporarily shield.

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