School did give me one of the greatest gifts of my life, though. I learned how to read, and for that I remain thankful. I would have died otherwise. As soon as I was able, I read, alone. Under the covers with a flashlight or in my corner of the attic– I sought solace in books. It was from books that I started to get an inkling of the kinds of assholes I was dealing with. I found allies too, in books, characters my age who were going through or had triumphed against the same bullshit. . Craig Ferguson
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Many people believe that reading could give you wisdom and knowledge, but it can also bring out the other side of you. When you read, it is easy to think that what other people are saying is really not sure or wrong. You might be wrong, but at least you know where they are coming from. If only you could see what the other person sees, the world would be a much better place.

Source: American On Purpose: The Improbable Adventures Of An Unlikely Patriot

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