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The reader becomes God, for all textual purposes. I see your eyes glazing over, so Ill hush
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"The reader becomes God, for all textual purposes. I see your eyes glazing over, so I'll hush"

- David Foster Wallace

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This quote by David Foster Wallace speaks to the power of reading and how it can transfer us to another world. By reading, we can end up being immersed in a story and take on the role of the protagonist, and even the narrator. We can become God-like in our ability to manage the story and the outcome of the story. This quote is a suggestion of the power of reading and how it can be utilized to get away truth and check out brand-new worlds. It likewise serves as a cautioning to not take reading for granted, as it can be an effective tool for learning and comprehending. The glazing over of the eyes is a suggestion to remain concentrated and participated in the text, as it can be simple to become sidetracked and forget the power of reading.

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David Foster Wallace This quote is written / told by David Foster Wallace between February 21, 1962 and December 12, 2008. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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