A life without books is a thirsty life, and one without poetry is...like a life without pictures.

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A life without books is a thirsty life, and one without poetry is...like a life without pictures. This quote captures the importance of reading and the need to read. It speaks about the positive effects that reading has on a person and also stresses the importance of literature and poetry. The author stresses that there's no substitute for the beauty and joy that comes from literature and poetry.

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