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I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a good book
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"I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a good book"

- Groucho Marx

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Groucho Marx's quote is a funny method of revealing his disdain for television. He is indicating that television is not a good resource of education and learning, and also rather than enjoying it, he prefer to review a book. This quote is a representation of Marx's point of view that television is a waste of time which books are a much better source of understanding. He is likewise poking fun at the concept that television can be instructional, as he believes that it is not. Marx's quote is a funny method of revealing his viewpoint that publications are a far better source of understanding than tv. He is suggesting that as opposed to watching tv, individuals should read books in order to acquire understanding. This quote is a suggestion that publications are an excellent source of education and that television ought to not be relied upon for knowledge.

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Groucho Marx This quote is written / told by Groucho Marx between October 2, 1895 and August 19, 1977. She was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 60 other quotes.

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