Walden Chapter 3: Reading

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