Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

The worst readers are those who behave like plundering troops: they take away a few things they can use, dirty and confound the remainder, and revile the whole.

The worst readers are those who behave like plundering troop

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that some readers approach texts with a destructive mindset. Rather than engaging with the material in a constructive and thoughtful manner, they only focus on extracting what is immediately useful to them. In doing so, they may neglect or misunderstand the larger context and message of the text, ultimately criticizing the work as a whole without fully appreciating its value. It serves as a cautionary reminder to be attentive readers who appreciate the entirety of a text, rather than simply cherry-picking bits of information.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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