"失うことを恐れるまで、私は読書が好きではありませんでした。人は呼吸することを愛していません。"
— Harper Lee
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes we don't realize how much something means to us until it's at risk of being taken away. For example, think about how you feel when you catch a bad cold and your nose gets blocked. Breathing, which we usually take for granted, suddenly becomes difficult, and you realize just how important it is. In the same way, a person might not truly appreciate the joy of reading books until they face the possibility of losing that ability. This can happen if they start to lose their eyesight or if they're so busy with other things that they have no time to read. If someone loves reading only when they think they might lose the chance to do it, it shows how we often overlook the simple pleasures in life. The advice here is to cherish and enjoy your abilities and opportunities now, rather than waiting until you might lose them to see their value. To apply this to your life, take a moment to appreciate the everyday things, like being able to read, listen to music, or walk in the park, and make time to enjoy them.