Quote by Sir Richard Steele

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. It is wholesome and bracing for the mind to have its faculties kept on the stretch.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. It is w

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of reading in cultivating and nourishing the mind, drawing a parallel between reading and exercising the body. Just as physical exercise keeps the body in good shape and invigorates it, reading is described as beneficial and stimulating for the mind. The quote suggests that actively engaging in reading not only entertains but also sharpens mental abilities and keeps the mind constantly in a state of learning and growth.

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By Sir Richard Steele

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