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The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think. No book in the world equals the
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"The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think. No book in the world equals the Bible for that"

- Harper Lee

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This quote by Harper Lee is highlighting the significance of believing for oneself. She is suggesting that the very best book to read is not one that does the thinking for you, however one that encourages you to think for yourself. She is recommending that the Bible is the very best book for this function, as it encourages readers to believe deeply about the stories and mentors within it. This quote motivates readers to think for themselves and to not rely on others to do the thinking for them. It likewise encourages readers to explore the Bible and to think deeply about its mentors. By doing this, readers can acquire a much better understanding of the Bible and its mentors, and can acquire a much better understanding of themselves and the world around them.

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Harper Lee This quote is written / told by Harper Lee somewhere between April 28, 1926 and today. She was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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