Quote by John W. Foster

Few are sufficiently sensible of the importance of that economy in reading which selects, almost exclusively, the very first order of books. Why, except for some special reason, read an inferior book, at the very time you might be reading one of the highest order?

Few are sufficiently sensible of the importance of that econ

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significance of selecting high-quality books for reading. It argues that we often fail to appreciate the value of prioritizing the best books available. Unless there is a specific purpose or justification, why spend time reading inferior books when we could be engrossed in the works of the highest caliber? The quote encourages us to be mindful of how we allot our reading time and to prioritize the pursuit of knowledge and inspiration from the best literary sources.

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By John W. Foster

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