A knowledge of different literatures is the best way to free one's self from the tyranny of any of them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reading diverse literary works prevents domination by any single perspective or ideology.
- In plain terms
- Read many types of books to stay free from one style.
- What can you take from it?
- Read widely to avoid intellectual bias.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you read?
- Are you biased toward one style?
Another view
Access to many literatures is not always possible.
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