My early and invincible love of reading-- I would not exchange for the treasures of India.

Edward Gibbon
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My early and invincible love of reading--I would not exchange for the treasures of India. This quote is about how reading is considered to be the greatest thing in the world. When you read, you are able to learn things that you can’t learn through learning or experience. You are able to discover new things and grow as a person.

One way to grow as a person is by reading great books, which will lead you to great ideas and thoughts. Reading can teach you many things, but it cannot teach you how to make friends or make someone fall in love with you.

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