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Gilbert K. Chesterton

There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and the tired man who wants a book to read.

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The quotation highlights that a person who is eager to read is motivated by genuine interest and enthusiasm, while a tired person simply wants something to occupy their time without much energy or passion. This shows how the same desire for a book can come from very different feelings and intentions.

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