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by nazgul17 412 days ago
True, but books are also valuable for the subtle ways in which they change you, not just for what you remember.
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You can say the same about movies and documentaries. Why is a book any different?

Yes, books have the power to change you but like anything you have to put in the time to study it and put it into practice. Reading a ton of them and hoping they will change you by osmosis does nothing more than keep your mind busy.