“To read is to let someone else work for you, suffer for you, and think for you.”
— Umberto Eco
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When you read a book, you're experiencing the hard work, pain, and thoughts of someone else. Imagine a person who writes a book about their adventures. They might have faced many challenges and put in a lot of effort to tell their story. By reading their book, you get to go on that adventure without leaving your home or dealing with the same difficulties. It’s like borrowing their experiences and wisdom. Similarly, if you read a book on how to fix a car, you’re using the author’s knowledge instead of figuring everything out on your own. This way, reading helps you learn and understand things through the experiences and effort of others.
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