Quote by Giorgos Seferis

Don't ask me who's influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he's digested, and I've been reading all my life.

Don't ask me who's influenced me. A lion is made up of the l

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that one's personal growth and development is heavily influenced by the various experiences and knowledge they acquire over time. The reference to a lion being composed of the lambs it has consumed suggests that one becomes stronger and more knowledgeable by learning from diverse sources, it also implies that voracious reading has been a major source of inspiration and influence in the speaker's life. The quote encourages a continuous pursuit of knowledge and emphasizes the impact of reading on shaping one's perspective and character.

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Reading

By Giorgos Seferis

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