E.m. ForsterI suggest that the only books that influence us are those for which we are ready, and which have gone a little further down our particular path than we have yet gone ourselves.
About This Quote
This quote is attributed to Samuel Johnson. It is a very wise saying. The first step to improving ourselves is to read books on the subject of improvement. These books will go further along the path of improvement than any other book on our shelf, because they are already on our path. They will inspire us to take the next step forward.
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