"Un livre qui reste inactif sur une étagère est gaspillé"
— Henry Miller
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When a book just sits on a shelf and no one reads it, its worth and knowledge go unused. Imagine having a tasty meal but leaving it untouched, letting it go cold and stale. The meal can't nourish anyone unless eaten, just like a book can't teach or entertain unless read. For example, if a person has a book about how to grow vegetables but never opens it, they miss out on learning valuable skills. Someone who reads it can grow healthy food and benefit from the book's advice. In life, using what we have, like books, helps us grow, learn, and stay engaged. So, picking up that book and exploring its pages makes the most of its value.
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