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James Marriott. The value of being pretentious and the importance of the emotions to the intellect.
The Common Reader
Pretension Can Yield Purity
Reading can often be driven by a desire for pretentiousness, where individuals seek to appear more intellectual or clever. This motive should not be disdained, as even if it stems from a somewhat annoying impulse, it can lead to positive outcomes. The pursuit of knowledge and engagement with literature, regardless of the initial motivations, can yield virtuous results.
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