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Index_card_top “We shouldn't teach great books; we should teach a love of reading.”
 
B. F. Skinner  (1904-1990);
American behaviorist, author, inventor, and social philosopher


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max crisanto about 1 month ago from philippines
Every day theres a lot of new good books and inspiring once that why we should love to read and learn from it.
antwi samuel about 1 month ago from konongo
Very good quotes.
Winny, Mambu 4 months ago from Jakarta, Indonesia
Many people have collected thousands of good books but they do not set a time for reading. That's useless.
Bg 5 months ago from Alabama
All the books in the world serve no purpose if they are not coupled with a passion for and understanding of the importance of reading to educate ourselves and keep our minds alert and well trained.
Skip H 9 months ago from NJ
Make this the basis of all public schooling.