We are what we read -- and the power of books to transform the minds and personalities of their readers can give cause for anxiety as well as for celebration.

Richard Kieckhefer
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It is easy to view books as a form of entertainment or as something that simply helps us pass the time. However, reading is a powerful tool that can transform and impact our lives and minds in profound and positive ways. The quote above is a reminder that we cannot underestimate the power that literature holds over our minds and hearts. That power can be used for both good and ill, but we must always use it wisely, which means we must always use it with love and respect for the authors who inspired us to read.

Source: Forbidden Rites: A Necromancers Manual Of The Fifteenth Century

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