"Les livres ne sont pas faits pour être crus mais pour être soumis à l'enquête"
— Umberto Eco
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Books are not meant to be accepted without question; they are meant to be examined and explored. Imagine you are cooking a meal and following a recipe. Just like a recipe, a book gives you information. Instead of blindly following the recipe, you might taste the food as you go and adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. Similarly, when you read a book, you should think about the ideas it presents and decide for yourself whether you agree or disagree with them. This approach helps you understand the truth better and form your own opinions. It encourages you to be curious and ask questions rather than just accepting what someone else tells you.
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