The many lessons I’ve learned from books

I was reflecting on the way the books I've read have shaped me and the way I think about the world and wanted to share some of my insights, and hear some of yours as well! These are very random selections of mine, just from books that I either really enjoyed or left a strong impression on me. I'm sure I could have written a whole 500 page essay on this, and I plan to flesh it out better on my blog, but wanted to share some of my quick thoughts.

Harry Potter series: Don't let the world make you cold, no matter how it treats you.

Dune: Fear is the mind killer (self explanatory).

A Man Called Ove: Community is essential.

No Longer Human: Distraction is not the same thing as healing.

The Stranger: Life has no universal meaning, we give it our own meaning. (an interesting one for me to reconcile with my very weak/slight religious beliefs)

Crime and Punishment: Guilt is the strongest emotion someone can feel: it can and will consume you.

The Brothers Karamazov: Doubt is a natural part of faith, and can even in ways be essential to it.

What are some books that shaped you, and what were the lessons you learned from them? How did they challenge your existing beliefs and thoughts? Did you read two books with lessons that contradicted each other but both deeply resonated with you?