As we expand our knowledge of good books, we shrink the circle of men whose company we appreciate.

Ludwig Feuerbach
As we expand our knowledge of good books, we shrink...
As we expand our knowledge of good books, we shrink...
As we expand our knowledge of good books, we shrink...
As we expand our knowledge of good books, we shrink...
About This Quote

In a world full of books, we can make ourselves better people by reading good books. In this quote, the author points out that the more we read, the more we expand our knowledge and understanding of different subjects, but the more we read, the less we will appreciate people who are less intelligent than us.

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