Quote by Jose Saramago

I had no books at home. I started to frequent a public library in Lisbon. It was there, with no help except curiosity and the will to learn, that my taste for reading developed and was refined.

I had no books at home. I started to frequent a public libra

Summary

This quote reflects on the humble beginnings of the speaker's love for reading. Despite lacking access to books in their own home, they found solace and knowledge in a public library in Lisbon. With no external support besides their own curiosity and eagerness to gain knowledge, the speaker's passion for reading grew and improved. This quote highlights the power of access to resources, innate curiosity, and personal determination in nurturing one's intellectual and educational growth.

By Jose Saramago

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