Who wants to read a book when you can blow something up?

Rick Yancey
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Reading a book is a luxury, but blowing something up is a necessity. The world would be a much better place if everyone blew something up every time they had the opportunity. Unfortunately, people do not always see the big picture and instead focus on the small details that lead to their own destruction. Like when Tony Stark blew up an entire building, he created a new world with his actions.

He was able to create a better world by destroying one that was filled with misery. Reading a book when you can blow something up is a luxury in comparison to what the world would be like if everyone had this mentality.

Source: The Last Star

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