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Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much and uses
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"Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking"

- Albert Einstein

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Albert Einstein's quote recommends that reading can be a distraction from imaginative pursuits. He believes that if somebody checks out excessive and does not utilize their own brain to believe, they will end up being lazy in their thinking. This suggests that reading can be a type of escapism, and can avoid people from participating in imaginative activities. Einstein suggests that reading must be balanced with other activities that need thought and creativity. He thinks that reading should be used to supplement innovative pursuits, rather than change them. By utilizing reading to notify and inspire creative activities, people can gain from both activities. Reading can be a great source of knowledge and ideas, however it ought to not be used as a substitute for creativity.

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Albert Einstein This quote is written / told by Albert Einstein between March 14, 1879 and April 18, 1955. He was a famous Physicist from Germany. The author also have 159 other quotes.

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