Because of the current vulnerable state of literary studies, there is a pressing need to open up the discussion of the role of literature in education. The present study intends to convey the relevance of literature in the current educational process. Regardless of the level of studies, literature provides students with the necessary skills to face real-life situations. For centuries, philosophers, writers, critics, and pedagogues have been underscoring the advantages of a curriculum that includes literature, pointing out the benefits of the humanities for the mental and ethical development of students. The present study intends to defend the relevance of the three ancient values: goodness, beauty, and truth. I argue that literature represents one major tool that endorses the three transcendentals and actualizes their positive potentials. Ultimately, the following pages will provide arguments in support of the intensification and reconfiguration of literary studies for students independently of their age or interests. The humanistic/moral values conveyed through reading represent a sine qua non for any social interaction. I will argue that literature represents a symbolic manifestation of moral values that follow readers in their encounters with others.