Give up your thirst for books, so that you do not die a grouch.

About This Quote

The desire to read is one that can be taken too far. You must not allow this thirst for books to turn into an addiction that will keep you from reaching your full potential. If you are obsessed with reading, you will stop doing the things necessary to become the person you’d like to be. You will lose sight of your goals and your dreams, and your life will become nothing more than a constant struggle to survive.

Source: Meditations

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