1. Beyond the formative effects of reading on the individuals composing society, the fact that they have read the same books gives them experiences and ideas in common. These constitute a kind of shorthand of ideas which helps make communication quicker and more efficient. That is what we mean when we say figuratively of another person, "We speak the same language." - Charles Scribner

2. Language is the soul of intellect, and reading is the essential process by which that intellect is cultivated beyond the commonplace experiences of everyday life. - Charles Scribner

3. Reading is a means of thinking with another person's mind; it forces you to stretch your own. - Charles Scribner

                                

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