Philosophers, scientists, or historians, think about any big-name ~ and you can NEVER find any intellectual without a lifelong process of learning.
It is even forgiven to drop out of the academic, and still make a significant success with the life-long learning, while the opposite is almost never possible.
“In my whole life, I have known no wise people (over a broad subject matter area) who didn’t read all the time — none, zero.” — Charles T. Munger
What makes a busy philosopher or scientist, who has little to no time, actually sit down and learn more, in other terms read?
“If I only had 6 hours to chop down a tree, I would spend the first 4 hours sharpening my axe.” — Abraham Lincoln
Because it shortens distances, creates shortcuts, and in fact studying the past (near or far) is what helps us build the future.
And here are four more reasons that can further encourage you to read (or resume if you already read but stopped for some reason):
Reading diversifies our knowledge
Raises our awareness
Reading is a “thank you” note to the writer
Gives us a FREE ticket out of the “Stupid” crew
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