Quote by Mark Twain

A classic is something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants to read.


A classic is something that everybody wants to have read and

Summary

This quote suggests that there is often a discrepancy between the desire to possess knowledge of a classic piece of literature or work of art and the actual act of engaging with it. It highlights the tendency for people to aspire to be well-read and culturally aware by claiming familiarity with classics, yet they may not actually invest the time and effort to read or experience these works. It implies a certain admiration or perceived value associated with classics, but also the reluctance to fully engage with them.

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By Mark Twain
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