Meaning of the word "to read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend; to read it for a second time is to meet an old one" in English
What does "to read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend; to read it for a second time is to meet an old one" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
to read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend; to read it for a second time is to meet an old one
US /tu rid ə bʊk fɔr ðə fɜrst taɪm ɪz tu meɪk ən əˈkweɪntəns wɪð ə nu frɛnd; tu rid ɪt fɔr ə ˈsɛkənd taɪm ɪz tu mit ən oʊld wʌn/
UK /tu rid ə bʊk fɔː ðə fɜːst taɪm ɪz tu meɪk ən əˈkweɪntəns wɪð ə njuː frɛnd; tu rid ɪt fɔː ə ˈsɛkənd taɪm ɪz tu miːt ən əʊld wʌn/
Phrase
A proverb suggesting that reading a new book introduces you to new ideas and perspectives, while rereading a familiar book brings comfort and deeper understanding.
Example:
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I always remember the proverb: to read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend; to read it for a second time is to meet an old one.
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She believes that to read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend; to read it for a second time is to meet an old one, so she keeps a large library.