Quote by Thomas Carlyle

What we become depends on what we read after all of the professors have finished with us. The greatest university of all is a collection of books.

What we become depends on what we read after all of the prof

Summary

This quote suggests that our personal growth and development depend not solely on formal education but on what we choose to read and learn even after our academic education. It emphasizes the power of books and implies that through reading extensively and diversely, we can continue to educate ourselves and expand our knowledge. By considering books as an ultimate university, the quote highlights the idea that self-directed learning and intellectual curiosity play a crucial role in shaping and defining who we become.

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By Thomas Carlyle

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