I admire those who can quote favorite thoughts from favorite books, famous people, or scriptures. Even more so, I admire those who can remember most of what they have read. I find myself going back and rereading much of what I have already read, and when I do, it often feels like a whole new experience. Each reading brings something new to us.

Reading is especially important because it provides us with knowledge. C.S. Lewis said, "The good of literature is that we want to become more than ourselves; we want to see with others' eyes, to imagine with others' imaginations, to feel with others's hearts, as well as our own.