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Many books require no thought from those who read them, and for a very simple reason: they made no such demand upon those who wrote them. Those works, therefore, are the most valuable, that set our thinking faculties in the fullest operation. understand them.

Many books require no thought from those who read them, and

Summary

This quote suggests that books that require no thought from the reader are often lacking in intellectual depth because the authors themselves did not exert much mental effort in writing them. In contrast, the author implies that truly valuable books are the ones that challenge readers' thinking capabilities and stimulate their intellectual engagement. These works are considered valuable because they prompt individuals to actively participate in understanding and interpreting them, leading to a more enriching reading experience.

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