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Reading is not a duty, and has consequently no business to be made disagreeable
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"Reading is not a duty, and has consequently no business to be made disagreeable"

- Aneurin Bevan

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This quote by Aneurin Bevan is emphasizing the importance of checking out for enjoyment, instead of out of commitment. He is recommending that reading must not be a task, but rather something that is satisfying and engaging. He is indicating that if reading is made into a task, it will end up being undesirable and uninviting. This quote is encouraging readers to discover books that they are interested in and enjoy, rather than forcing themselves to read something that they do not discover intriguing. Bevan is suggesting that reading must be a source of pleasure, not a problem. He is highlighting the significance of finding books that are enjoyable and appealing, instead of making reading a task. This quote is a tip that reading should be something that is satisfying and gratifying, not something that is feared and disliked.

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This quote is written / told by Aneurin Bevan between November 15, 1897 and July 6, 1960. He/she was a famous Politician from Welsh. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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