A traditional liberal arts education involves reading
classic texts. For various reasons, students often find these books difficult
to read. These works can be challenging because of their language, their ideas,
and their length. But readers who expend the effort to engage with these
volumes can be rewarded, not only with their rich contents, but also with the character
trait of perseverance. Many treasures in life can be enjoyed only after
prolonged and patient attention. A slow-moving film may prove itself to be
deeply meaningful; a time of mundane routine or extended suffering may be
pregnant with value and significance.
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