Reader, look, Not at his picture, but his book.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Readers should value the author's writing over their physical image.
- In plain terms
- Look at the book not the picture to know the man.
- What can you take from it?
- Judge people by their work not their looks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the work more important than the artist?
- How do you remember people?
Another view
An author's image can add context to their work.
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