Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book.

John Green
About This Quote

An evangelical is a person that follows the Christian religion. The reason this quote is so powerful is that it shows that there is hope in the world for people to find some meaning and purpose in life. This quote is also very inspirational because it shows the power of books. It shows how books can make people feel like they are making a difference in the world.

Source: The Fault In Our Stars

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