Of all the needs a book has, the chief need is that it be readable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A book's most important quality is that people can actually read it.
- In plain terms
- Books must be readable to be useful.
- What can you take from it?
- Accessibility is key for any book.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a book readable?
Another view
Some complex books are valuable even if hard to read.
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