They told me how Mr. Gladstone read Homer for fun, which I thought served him right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This appears to be a joke about Gladstone reading Homer for pleasure, implying he deserved such an activity.
- In plain terms
- Someone joked that Gladstone reading Homer for fun was a fitting choice for him.
- What can you take from it?
- Intellectual pursuits can be seen as both a duty and a reward.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why was reading Homer considered notable?
Another view
Without more context, the intended irony or meaning is unclear.
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