Quote by Isaac Asimov

I am not a speed reader. I am a speed understander.

I am not a speed reader. I am a speed understander.

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker may not necessarily read fast, but they possess the ability to comprehend and understand information quickly. They prioritize depth of understanding over how quickly they can read through a text. The emphasis is on gaining a thorough comprehension of the material rather than simply skimming through it.

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Reading

By Isaac Asimov

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