If one harbours anywhere in one's mind a nationalistic loyalty or hatred, certain facts, although in a sense known to be true, are inadmissible.
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There are books that one reads over and over again, books that become part of the furniture of one's mind and alter one's whole attitude to life, books that one dips into but never reads through, books that one reads at a single sitting and forgets a week later.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the varying impacts of different types of books on our thoughts and lives.
George Orwell reflects on the diverse experiences one has with books, illustrating how some books deeply influence our mindset and life's perspective, while others may only leave a fleeting impression. He emphasizes the idea that literature can range from transformative works that reshuffle our beliefs to those that are merely entertaining or forgettable.
Themes
BooksReadingEducationMindAttitude
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared at a book club to discuss the impact of literature on personal growth.
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