Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Walden Chapter 3: Reading
- Thoreau writes that reading is
the "pursuit of truth" which is
everlasting.
- While wealth and material possessions are selfish
and short-lived.
- Written language is superior to
spoken language which is
common.
- Books are the true wealth of civilizations and writers have
more influence on people than rulers.
- Thoreau wants more people
to read well.
- Most people aim to low, they often ignore
classics to read more easier books or just stick
to one book, such as the Bible.
- They need to expand their
horizons.
- He believes that by reading well, spiritual
greatness can be achieved.