Summary
This quote suggests that reading a book before reviewing it can create biases and preconceived notions in one's mind. The author implies that by approaching a book without any prior knowledge or expectations, a reviewer can offer a fair and unbiased assessment. By refraining from reading a book beforehand, one can avoid allowing personal opinions or judgments to influence their assessment, thus enabling an objective evaluation.
Topics
Criticism
By Sydney Smith
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