You can't measure time by days, the way you measure money by dollars and cents, because dollars are all the same while every day is different and maybe every hour as well.
Jorge Luis BorgesRead
Besides, rereading, not reading, is what counts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Rereading books enhances understanding more than simply reading them once.
Jorge Luis Borges emphasizes the importance of revisiting texts as a way to deepen one's comprehension and appreciation of literature. By suggesting that it is not simply the act of reading, but the reflective process of rereading that truly enriches our understanding, Borges highlights how familiarizing oneself with ideas and themes can lead to greater insights and personal growth.
Themes
RereadingUnderstandingLiteratureComprehensionInsight
In practice
Example use cases
During a book club meeting, one might quote Borges to emphasize the value of discussing favorite passages from a book they've read multiple times.
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Let neither tear nor reproach besmirch this declaration of the mastery of God who, with magnificent irony, granted me both the gift of books and the night.
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