Often I hear people say they do not have time to read…
“Often I hear people say they do not have time to read. That's absolute nonsense. In the one year during which I kept that kind of record, I read twenty-five books while waiting for people. In offices, applying for jobs, waiting to see a dentist, waiting in a restaurant for friends, many such places.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker argues that reading can fit into everyday idle moments, disproving the claim of lacking time.
In simple terms: Reading fits into waiting periods.
Use idle time for reading.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- commuting
- waiting rooms
- queues
- breaks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small habit can you start?
- How does reading change your perspective?
Not everyone has access to reading material.