Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Read much, but not many books.

Read much, but not many books.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is more valuable to focus on the quality of the books we read rather than the quantity. It highlights the importance of selecting and immersing oneself in meaningful and insightful literature rather than simply reading a large number of books for the sake of it. The idea is to prioritize depth and understanding over superficiality, as the richness of knowledge and wisdom gained from a few impactful books can outweigh the accumulation of information from numerous less substantial sources.

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By Benjamin Franklin

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