“Do not read as children do to enjoy themselves, or, as the ambitious do to educate themselves. No, read to live.”
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“Wouldn’t it calm your spirits to be reading a book instead?’ Sarah suggested.
Mina’s expression indicated that this was a notion so self-evident as to be stupid, and was about to explain why.
‘Of course I would rather be reading. I would spend all my days reading if I could. But for reasons passing understanding, embroidery is considered a desirable accomplishment in a prospective wife, and therefore it is incumbent upon me to master it, such is my lot. So for pity’s sake, bring tea or I shall run mad.”
― The Way of All Flesh
Mina’s expression indicated that this was a notion so self-evident as to be stupid, and was about to explain why.
‘Of course I would rather be reading. I would spend all my days reading if I could. But for reasons passing understanding, embroidery is considered a desirable accomplishment in a prospective wife, and therefore it is incumbent upon me to master it, such is my lot. So for pity’s sake, bring tea or I shall run mad.”
― The Way of All Flesh
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