And when I read, and really I do not read so much, only a few authors, - a few men that I discovered by accident - I do this because they look at things in a broader, milder and more affectionate way than I do, and because they know life better, so that I can learn from them.Vincent Van Gogh
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If you only read a few authors then you will miss out. You will find that someone is missing in the world of literature. There are so many authors out there but it’s like trying to choose one favorite color, you need to choose someone you like the most.
Source: The Letters Of Vincent Van Gogh
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