“We read books to find out who we are.”
What this quote means
Alberto Manguel, a great reader, asserts that reading is an identity quest: we read to better understand ourselves. Each book is a mirror that reflects parts of ourselves, sometimes unsuspected. This quote resonates because it gives reading an existential and personal dimension. In a world where we often read to inform ourselves or be entertained, it reminds us that books are also companions on our inner journey.
How to apply it daily
Choose a book that has marked you and reread a passage, noting what it reveals about you today.
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