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“The complexities of adult life get in the way of the truth.”

Book:How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading

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How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading

This book offers a systematic approach to reading, including techniques for active engagement, comprehension, and retention of material across different genres and subjects. more

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Mortimer Adler

Mortimer Adler, born on December 28, 1902 in Chicago, USA, and died on June 28, 2001, was a renowned philosopher, educator, and author. He is best known for his in-depth research and popularization of classical works, particularly for his co-authored book 'Great Books of the Western World' with Charles Van Doren. more

“The complexities of adult life get in the way of the truth. The great philosophers have always been able to clear away the complexities and see simple distinctions - simple once they are stated, vastly difficult before. If we are to follow them we too must be childishly simple in our questions - and maturely wise in our replies.”

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Book:How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading

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“A good book can teach you about the world and about yourself. You learn more than how to read better; you also learn more about life. You become wiser.”

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Author:Mortimer Adler

“Guilleaume left La Praline with a small bag of florentines in his pocket; before he had turned the corner of avenue des Francs Bourgeois I saw him stoop to offer one to the dog. A pat, a bark, a wagging of the short stubby tail. As I said, some people never have to think about giving.”