Quote by Virginia Woolf

Few people ask from books what books can give us. Most commonly we come to books with blurred and divided minds, asking of fiction that it shall be true, of poetry that it shall be false, of biography that it shall be flattering, of history that it shall enforce our own prejudices. If we could banish all such preconceptions when we read, that would be an admirable beginning.

Few people ask from books what books can give us. Most commo

Summary

This quote by renowned British author and scholar C.S. Lewis highlights how many readers approach books with preconceived notions and expectations, limiting the potential benefits they can derive from literature. Lewis argues that we often seek affirmation of our own biases rather than embracing the unique perspectives and insights offered by various genres. To overcome this, Lewis suggests that readers should approach books with open minds and without any preconceived notions. By doing so, we can begin our reading journeys with a greater capacity for genuine understanding and appreciation.

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