Quote by Robertson Davies

Too much traffic with a quotation book begets a conviction of ignorance in a sensitive reader. Not only is there a mass of quotable stuff he never quotes, but an even vaster realm of which he has never heard.


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Summary

This quote suggests that relying too heavily on a book of quotations can make the reader appear ignorant, particularly to those who are perceptive. It implies that such books only scratch the surface, leaving behind countless valuable quotes that are left unexplored. Additionally, it suggests that there is a vast world of knowledge and wisdom outside the confines of a quotation book, and the reader may be completely unaware of it.

By Robertson Davies
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