Quote by G. K. Chesterton

The mere brute pleasure of reading --the sort of pleasure a cow must have in grazing.

The mere brute pleasure of reading --the sort of pleasure a

Summary

This quote suggests that reading solely for simple enjoyment can be compared to the primal satisfaction experienced by a grazing cow. It implies that without delving deeper into the intellectual or emotional depths of a written work, one only experiences a superficial pleasure akin to an animal's sensory gratification. In essence, it encourages readers to seek a more profound engagement with literature to truly appreciate its transformative power beyond mere surface-level enjoyment.

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By G. K. Chesterton

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