Quote by James Russell Lowell

A reading machine, always wound up and going, he mastered whatever was not worth the knowing.

A reading machine, always wound up and going, he mastered wh

Summary

This quote highlights the obsession with constantly seeking knowledge, even if it is trivial or insignificant. The phrase "a reading machine, always wound up and going" implies a relentless desire to consume information and learn, driven by an insatiable curiosity. However, the quote suggests that the person in question focuses on information of little value or importance. Instead of gaining meaningful knowledge, they become proficient in trivial matters. Ultimately, this quote criticizes the pursuit of knowledge for the sake of accumulation, without consideration for its quality or significance.

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By James Russell Lowell

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