Quote by E. M. Forster

One always tends to overpraise a long book, because one has got through it.

One always tends to overpraise a long book, because one has

Summary

This quote suggests that when it comes to evaluating lengthy books, people have a tendency to give them more praise than they deserve simply because they managed to finish reading them. It implies that the feeling of accomplishment overshadows any shortcomings or flaws of the book, leading to an overly positive review. This quote highlights the bias that can arise from personal investment in completing a lengthy task and warns against inflating one's evaluation based on that alone.

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By E. M. Forster

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