For me, literacy means freedom. For the individual and for society.
Levar BurtonRead
Reading is the gateway to so many things that helps makes it possible for seven billion people to live together on one planet. Literature is the great extra-somatic keeper of our knowledge of what it is to be human. Reading elevates us. We read to be our best selves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reading connects people and enriches our understanding of humanity.
This quote emphasizes the critical role that reading plays in fostering understanding and connection among humanity. It suggests that literature serves as a repository of knowledge, shaping our identity and encouraging us to strive for our best selves as individuals who coexist in a diverse world.
Themes
ReadingLiteratureKnowledgeHumanityEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of education, you might quote this to highlight how reading fosters unity.
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