Quote by John Green

Sometimes you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book

Sometimes you read a book and it fills you with this weird e

Summary

This quote captures the profound impact that a book can have on an individual. It suggests that certain books possess the remarkable ability to ignite a fervent passion within the reader, compelling them to believe that the chaotic and broken reality of the world can only be healed if everyone shares in the experience of reading that particular book. It speaks to the transformative power of literature in instilling empathy, understanding, and the potential for positive change through collective knowledge and imagination.

By John Green

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