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Life being very short, and the quiet hours of it few, we ought to waste none of them in reading valueless books
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"Life being very short, and the quiet hours of it few, we ought to waste none of them in reading valueless books"

- John Ruskin

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This quote by John Ruskin highlights the value of maximizing our limited time in the world. Life is short and the minutes of solitude are even fewer, so we ought to not squander them on reading books that do not have any value. Ruskin is recommending that we need to use our time carefully and invest it in reading books that will bring us understanding and understanding. He is motivating us to utilize our time to learn and grow, rather than squandering it on books that do not offer any advantage. This quote is a tip to take advantage of our time and to use it to gain knowledge and understanding. It is a reminder to use our time carefully and to invest it in activities that will bring us delight and fulfillment.

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John Ruskin This quote is written / told by John Ruskin between February 8, 1819 and January 20, 1900. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 92 other quotes.

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