Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.

Fernando Pessoa
About This Quote

The fact that you are reading this blog post is an indication of how much you want to get out of life. If you are struggling to get out of bed in the morning, or if you are doing things that cause you misery, then you are not enjoying life. Enjoying life means living it to the full. Whatever your job is, whatever your hobby is, it should be one that makes you happy.

Also, there is no rule stating that you have to read a book every day. You can read one or two a week and still get all of the benefit.

Source: The Book Of Disquiet

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