Quote by David Petraeus
People often ask, why aren't you reading about what it is you're working on right now? And the truth is, you only get three pages a night before your eyelids close.
Summary
This quote implies that there might be limited time and energy available for learning and researching. The person mentioned in the quote is presumably occupied with their work or a specific project. Despite a desire to read and expand their knowledge, they can only manage to read a few pages each night before falling asleep. This limitation may well be a result of busyness or exhaustion from their current endeavors.