You should never read just for "enjoyment." Read to make yourself smarter! Less judgmental. More apt to understand your friends' insane behavior, or better yet, your own. Pick "hard books." Ones you have to concentrate on while reading. And for god's sake, don't let me ever hear you say, "I can't read fiction. I only have time for the truth." Fiction is the truth, fool! Ever hear of "literature"? That means fiction, too, stupid. John Waters
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The quote "You should never read just for "enjoyment." Read to make yourself smarter!" is one of the most popular quotes in the world of literary criticism. It was written by William Golding in his novel Lord of the Flies. The quote is intended to be a warning against the dangers of reading for pleasure and enjoyment alone. Instead, people must read with purpose and motivation.

They must take time out of their busy day to devote themselves to the reading, and not take it for granted. That is what makes it "useful."

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