Want to be a reader? Read. A writer? Write.
Epictetus, Discourses 2.18
The source
"Want to be a reader? Read. A writer? Write." Epictetus said it in Discourses 2.18. Translated by George Long, 1877.
"Every habit and faculty is maintained and increased by the corresponding actions ... If you would be a good reader, read; if a writer, write"George Long, 1877, Discourses 2.18.
Who said it
Epictetus (c. 50–135 AD). Born enslaved, became the most influential Stoic teacher of his age. His student Arrian wrote down the Discourses and the Enchiridion.
Questions
- Who said "Want to be a reader? Read. A writer? Write."?
- Epictetus (c. 50–135 AD). Source: Discourses 2.18.
- What is the original wording?
- Every habit and faculty is maintained and increased by the corresponding actions ... If you would be a good reader, read; if a writer, write (George Long, 1877). Translated by George Long, 1877.
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