"The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it." ~James Bryce

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James Bryce, 1838 - 1922

      I feel that this quote is really reflective of what I think reading is about.
In my opinion, it means that while reading a book, it's value is determined by what you
can learn from reading book. For example, by reading the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, you learn about romance, jealousy, and some humor.

      Reading books can give you a lot of new knowledge, and that determines the worth of a book. Also, for those who simply read for fun, they gain entertainment from reading. This is another reward of reading. Sometimes, the things that people read in books can change their state of mind, change their opinions, and even influence them to things, just because of what the book has told them.

      This proves the true power of reading books, and how important it is. Therefore, the true worth of a book is determined by what you can carry away from it.