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A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciousness varying with readers
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"A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciousness varying with readers"

- Ernest Dimnet

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This quote by Ernest Dimnet recommends that the experience of checking out a book is subjective and can differ considerably from reader to reader. Just as a landscape can look various to different people, depending on their point of view, a book can be interpreted differently by different readers. The quote suggests that the exact same book can evoke different emotions and ideas in various readers, depending upon their individual state of awareness. It recommends that the exact same book can be seen in different methods, depending on the reader's life experiences, beliefs, and values. This quote encourages readers to be unbiased and to think about various interpretations of a book, as each reader's experience is special. It also motivates readers to be mindful of their own state of consciousness when reading, as this can influence their analysis of the text.

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Ernest Dimnet This quote is written / told by Ernest Dimnet between November 11, 1866 and April 15, 1954. He was a famous Priest from France. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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