Quote by John Locke

Reading furnishes the mind only with material for knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.

Reading furnishes the mind only with material for knowledge;

Summary

This quote by John Locke suggests that simply reading and accumulating information does not truly benefit the mind. The act of thinking deeply about what we read is what enables us to internalize the knowledge, allowing it to become a part of us. It highlights the importance of reflection and critical thinking in order to truly understand and apply the information we encounter through reading.

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