Quote by Mark Twain

Books are for people who wish they were somewhere else.

Books are for people who wish they were somewhere else.

Summary

This quote suggests that books are often a means of escape for those who desire to be in a different place or situation. It implies that reading enables individuals to transport their minds to different worlds or experiences, thus offering an alternative reality or a break from their current circumstances. Books can provide a source of solace, adventure, or simply a temporary detachment from the here and now for those seeking an escape from their everyday lives.

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