Thomas JeffersonThe man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.
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The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers. The newspaper is a great way to keep up with the world and learn about what else is happening out there. If you want to be educated, read a book or take a class in college.
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