"And if anyone objects that they are not worth all that effort, I will cite Cioran (not a classic, at least not yet, but a contemporary thinker who is only now being translated into Italian): 'While the hemlock was being prepared, Socrates was learning a melody on the flute. What good will that be to you?, he was asked. At least I will earn this melody before I die.'" Italo Calvino in "Why Read the Classics?" (IT: Perché leggere i classici?)
Italo Calvino has some of the best quotes about reading. And this one could be relating to a lot of things (like learning a melody) but it certainly is valid for reading.
"That Moment as You’re Reading a Book When You Realize… 'Hey I’ve already been doing that.' That’s when you know you’re on the right track." Johnny Hamilton
Happens a lot. And it reminds me of a quote by Kathleen Kelley (Meg Ryan) in You've Got Mail: "So much of what I see reminds me of something I read in a book, when shouldn't it be the other way around?" I'm not sure about that, I like it both ways.
"Writers. Unsungs Gods for they are the creators of worlds." N.N.
They sure are. I just would like to know who said this first. If you know, please, tell me.
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