Quote by Chris Stocking

I don't like when people say 'I can't believe I wasted the whole day reading.' Diving into another world to free your mind is hardly a waste.

I don't like when people say 'I can't believe I wasted the w

Summary

This quote challenges the notion that spending the entire day reading is considered a waste. It argues that immersing oneself in a different world through reading can be a valuable and enriching experience. Rather than dismissing it as unproductive, the quote suggests that reading offers an escape and an opportunity to free the mind, which should not be viewed as a waste of time.

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