It is not true that 'we have only one life to live'; if we can read, we can live as many more lives and as many kinds of lives as we wish.

S.I. Hayakawa
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The quote “It is not true that ‘we have only one life to live; if we can read, we can live as many lives and as many kinds of lives as we wish” is a great reminder for all learners to keep learning. Knowing that our time on this earth isn't the only thing to do, it allows us to explore different life paths. All people are unique, so are our ambitions, thoughts, feelings, thoughts and actions.

Source: Language In Thought And Action

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