In three months Ron read more than he had in his entire previous life. He felt his mind widen, his perceptions become more acute, for each book was a prism refracting the infinitely varied truths of experience. Some were telescopes; some microscopes.

Edward Bunker
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This quote is an example of the power of reading. If you read one book, that one book will broaden your mind and sharpen your perception. The more you read, the more books you will come across which will cause your mind to be wider and your understanding to become more acute. This quote can be compared to the idea that knowledge is power because it does open up possibilities for greater understanding.

Source: The Animal Factory

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