Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

There is creative reading as well as creative writing.

There is creative reading as well as creative writing.

Summary

This quote suggests that there are different ways to approach reading. It emphasizes the idea that reading does not have to be a passive and purely receptive activity, but can also involve creativity. Just as one can engage in creative writing by expressing their own imagination and ideas, the quote suggests that one can also approach reading in a creative manner. This may involve actively interpreting and analyzing the text, making connections, and even contributing one's own insights and perspectives to the process of understanding the written work.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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