I have read lots of books but forgotten most of them. What's t he purpose of reading?

One of the greatest essayists and lecturers to have ever lived noted, “I cannot remember the books I've read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.” (Ralph Waldo Emers…   Top stories for {NAME} [Quora](   [I have read lots of books but forgotten most of them. What's the purpose of reading?]( Deepak Mehta, I read when I want to relax. • [Updated November 7, 2017]( [One of the greatest essayists and lecturers to have ever lived noted, “I cannot remember the books I've read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made m... Read more » [Upvote] 5.7K [Comment] 55](   [lock] Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. Absolutely not Definitely yes   [Is a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis always considered terminal? Are there any cases where patients with this condition have lived longer than expected?]( Rharveymd ., Family Medicine Physician- in Solo Practice at Ralph A. 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