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
Let others pride themselves about how many pages they have written; I'd rather boast about the ones I've read.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the value of reading over writing, highlighting that knowledge gained from reading is more significant.
Jorge Luis Borges expresses a preference for the richness of experiences and insights gained through reading rather than the quantity of content produced by writing. In a world where many might take pride in their written works, Borges suggests that true accomplishment lies in the depth of understanding and wisdom acquired from the multitude of books one has explored.
Themes
ReadingKnowledgeBooksWisdomLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of lifelong learning, this quote illustrates the value of reading.
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