Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like a river.

Lisa See
Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like...
Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like...
Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like...
Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like...
About This Quote

Quotes are the best way to express your feelings and thoughts, especially when you are having difficulty putting them into words. If you read a thousand books, your words will flow like a river. It means that you cannot stop thinking about what you have read; it is like everything in your head has been translated to your tongue.

Source: Snow Flower And The Secret Fan

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