Beyond the formative effects of reading on the individuals composing society, the fact that they have read the same books gives them experiences and ideas in...

Beyond the formative effects of reading on the individuals composing society, the fact that they have read the same books gives them experiences and ideas in common. These constitute a kind of shorthand of ideas which helps make communication quicker and more efficient. That is what we mean when we say figuratively of another person, We speak the same language.

quote by Charles Scribner, Jr.
Submitted by Lucian Velea
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