Quote by Harper Lee

Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.

Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One d

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This quote by Harper Lee illustrates the idea that true appreciation for something often emerges when we become aware of the possibility of losing it. In this case, the author suggests that love for reading is often taken for granted because it is analogous to breathing - a fundamental aspect of life that we don't typically pause to appreciate. However, upon realizing the potential loss of the ability to read, one starts to cherish it as a precious privilege rather than mere necessity, discovering a newfound love for books and literature.

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