Arthur SchopenhauerReading is thinking with someone else's head instead of ones own.
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Reading is thinking with someone else's head instead of ones own. The quote above is a common saying that means that when you read, people's words strengthen your own understanding and thoughts about that subject. Reading can be an excellent way to learn and gain knowledge.
Source: The Art Of Literature
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