Reading: 'I have never read for entertainment, but rather for understanding and to satisfy my eager curiosity.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reading should be driven by curiosity and the desire to understand, not just for fun.
- In plain terms
- Read to learn and satisfy curiosity, not just for entertainment.
- What can you take from it?
- Read with purpose to learn new things.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you read?
- What are you curious about?
Another view
Entertainment reading can also be valuable for relaxation.
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