Quote by P. J. O'Rourke

Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.


Always read something that will make you look good if you di

Summary

This quote suggests that we should always strive to read something worthwhile and enriching, as if our lives were to abruptly end while reading it, we would want to be remembered in a positive light. It emphasizes the importance of seeking out valuable knowledge and intellectual growth through our choice of reading material. By engaging with meaningful literature, we can cultivate our minds and ensure that even if our lives were to end suddenly, our intellectual legacy would be one to be proud of.

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By P. J. O'Rourke
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