The way a book is read, which is to say, the qualities a reader brings to a book can have as much to do with its worth as anything the author puts into it.

Quote by Norman Cousins

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The individual is capable of both great compassion and great indifference. He has it within...

The individual is capable of both great compassion and great indifference. He has it within...

Just as there is no loss of basic energy in the universe, so no thought...

Just as there is no loss of basic energy in the universe, so no thought...

If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an...

If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an...

Cynicism is intellectual treason.

Cynicism is intellectual treason.

The way a book is read - which is to say, the qualities a reader...

The way a book is read - which is to say, the qualities a reader...

People who develop the habit of thinking of themselves as world citizens are fulfilling the...

People who develop the habit of thinking of themselves as world citizens are fulfilling the...

It is reasonable to expect the doctor to recognize that science may not have all...

It is reasonable to expect the doctor to recognize that science may not have all...

Nothing is more powerful than an individual acting out of his conscience, thus helping to...

Nothing is more powerful than an individual acting out of his conscience, thus helping to...

Wisdom consists of the anticipation of consequences.

Wisdom consists of the anticipation of consequences.

Respect for the fragility and importance of an individual life is still the mark of...

Respect for the fragility and importance of an individual life is still the mark of...

Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside...

Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside...

The human body experiences a powerful gravitational pull in the direction of hope. That is...

The human body experiences a powerful gravitational pull in the direction of hope. That is...

Laughter is a powerful way to tap positive emotions

Laughter is a powerful way to tap positive emotions

The way a book is read which is to say, the qualities a reader brings...

The way a book is read which is to say, the qualities a reader brings...

Just as there is no loss of basic energy in the universe, so no thought...

Just as there is no loss of basic energy in the universe, so no thought...

It makes little difference how many university courses or degrees a person may own. If...

It makes little difference how many university courses or degrees a person may own. If...

Laughter is a powerful way to tap positive emotions.

Laughter is a powerful way to tap positive emotions.

No form of art goes beyond ordinary consciousness as film does, straight to our emotions,...

No form of art goes beyond ordinary consciousness as film does, straight to our emotions,...

I knew if I continued to look around it would be difficult for me to...

I knew if I continued to look around it would be difficult for me to...

The arousing of prejudice, pity, anger, and similar emotions has nothing to do with the...

The arousing of prejudice, pity, anger, and similar emotions has nothing to do with the...

My emotions are something that I will always hide.

My emotions are something that I will always hide.

It would be argument for a week, laughter for a month, and a good jest...

It would be argument for a week, laughter for a month, and a good jest...

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every...

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every...