An entire life spent reading would have fulfilled my every desire; I already knew that at the age of seven. The texture of the world is painful, inadequate; unalterable, or so it seems to me. Really, I believe that an entire life spent reading would have suited me best. Such a life has not been granted me... Michel Houellebecq
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This quote is from a letter written by Maria Montessori to her friend, the poet and writer Gabriele D’Annunzio. It captures the essence of reading: reading opens up the world and gives you a chance to learn about different cultures and their values. You can read books that will teach you about other countries and their customs, and you can read about life and history and philosophy. And you can learn, through books, how to live your own life.

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