Quote by Henry Miller

All my good reading, you might say, was done in the toilet. There are passages in Ulysses which can be read only in the toilet -- if one wants to extract the full flavor of their content.

All my good reading, you might say, was done in the toilet.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker found the most fulfilling and immersive reading experiences while in the bathroom. They claim that certain sections of James Joyce's Ulysses can only be fully appreciated when read in such a private and uninterrupted environment. The quote implies that the solitude and focus that the toilet provides allow for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the content. It humorously highlights the personal and subjective nature of truly engaging with literature.

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By Henry Miller

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