Quote by Benjamin Franklin

The person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who doesn't know how to read.

The person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rai

Summary

This quote suggests that the most deserving of pity is someone who is alone and unable to read on a rainy day. It implies that reading can provide solace and comfort during times of loneliness and unpleasant weather. Without the ability to read, this person is left without an escape or a source of entertainment, exacerbating their feelings of isolation and discontent.

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Books Reading Pity Illiteracy

By Benjamin Franklin

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