Quote by Oscar Wilde

It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.

It is what you read when you don't have to that determines w

Summary

This quote suggests that our voluntary reading choices, when we are not obligated to read, have a significant impact on shaping our future selves. It implies that the books we choose to read willingly, out of personal interest, play a role in defining our personality, knowledge, passion, and ultimately determine our intellectual development. When we are no longer in control of our reading choices due to circumstances beyond our control, such as limited availability or capability, our previous reading habits will have contributed to shaping our inherent nature as readers.

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By Oscar Wilde

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