Why is Torah study different from other intellectual pursuits?

Hi,

"The conditions which must accompany Torah study are (1) awe of the Torah, and (2) constant self-improvement.

"The power of Torah study exists only because Gd made His influence dependent on it... Otherwise, speaking about Torah would be no different from speaking about any business or any book of wisdom."

(Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato, Derech HaShem (Path of Gd) 4:2)

Have a great day,
Mordechai