It did occur to me that the effect of good literature may be as dizzying as that of alcohol.

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The effect of alcohol on the mind shouldn’t be underestimated. Alcohol can make people do things they would never normally do, like drink and drive. However, the effect of good literature on the mind is similar to that of alcohol—it can make you see things differently and make you think differently about things.

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