An illiterate person who dies, let us say at my age, has lived one life, whereas I have lived the lives of Napoleon, Caesar, dΓ’β¬β’Artagnan. So I always encourage young people to read books, because itΓ’β¬β’s an ideal way to develop a great memory and a ravenous multiple personality. And then at the end of your life you have lived countless lives, which is a fabulous privilege.
β Umberto Eco
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