"Dans une bonne bibliothèque, vous avez l'impression d'absorber d'une manière mystérieuse la sagesse contenue dans tous les livres à travers votre peau, sans même les ouvrir."
— Mark Twain
Simplified Meaning:
Imagine walking into a cozy library filled with books. Just being there makes you feel smarter and more knowledgeable, as if the ideas in the books are soaking into you, even though you haven’t read a single page. It's like standing next to a warm fire and feeling its heat without touching it. For example, if you spend time with wise and knowledgeable people, you often pick up on their insights and ideas just by being around them. In the same way, a room full of books can make you feel surrounded by knowledge and wisdom. People can apply this by spending more time in places where there is a lot of learning, like libraries or classrooms, even if they're not actively studying. Being in a knowledgeable environment can inspire you and make you feel more connected to the learning happening around you.