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Andre Gide

To read a writer is for me not merely to get an idea of what he says, but to go off with him and travel in his company.

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Andre Gide means that reading a writer is more than just understanding their words; it is about experiencing their thoughts and emotions as if you are journeying alongside them. This kind of reading creates a connection where you explore the writer’s world together, rather than just receiving information.

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