Quote by Oscar Wilde

I am too fond of reading books to care to write them, Mr Erskine.

I am too fond of reading books to care to write them, Mr Ers

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, Mr. Erskine, is more interested in consuming written works than in producing them. He implies that his love for reading books surpasses any desire or motivation to write them himself. This may reflect a preference for the passive enjoyment and immersion in literature rather than taking on the active role of a writer.

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By Oscar Wilde

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