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Mark Twain

The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.

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If a person chooses not to read quality books, they miss out on the benefits that come from the knowledge and insights those books offer. This means they are no better off than someone who is unable to read at all, since both fail to gain what good books provide.

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