John Locke quote: Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it...

Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.

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John Locke (1824). “The Works of John Locke: Essay concerning human understanding (concluded) Defence of Mr. Locke's opinion concerning personal identity. Of the conduct of the understanding. Some thoughts concerning reading and study for a gentlemen. Elements of natural philosophy. New method of a common-place-book”, p.356

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Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours. - John Locke

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