Every island to a child is a treasure island.
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Read widely and with discrimination. Bad writing is contagious.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reading thoughtfully can help you avoid poor writing influences.
This quote highlights the importance of being selective and critical in our reading choices. By consuming high-quality writing, we can improve our own skills and avoid the pitfalls of bad writing, which can easily spread and negatively impact our own clarity and style.
Themes
ReadingWritingEducationDiscriminationLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
In a writing workshop, a mentor could use this quote to emphasize the importance of reading quality literature.
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