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“Why do you think I'm reading this? But you know—though maybe you have different standards for what constitutes 'interesting' than I do—there's no such thing in this world as an uninteresting book. Any book is interesting; and not just when it's new. Even books you've already read can be quite…” quote by Natsuhiko Kyogoku
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““Why do you think I'm reading this? But you know—though maybe you have different standards for what constitutes 'interesting' than I do—there's no such thing in this world as an uninteresting book. Any book is interesting; and not just when it's new. Even books you've already read can be quite fascinating. It just takes a little more effort to get there, that's all.””

Natsuhiko Kyogoku

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 every book is interesting if one puts in effort, rejecting the notion of an uninteresting book.

In simple terms: All books can be interesting with effort.

Key Takeaway

Invest effort to discover depth.

Themes

reading effort curiosity

Mood

encouraging thoughtful

Type

literary educational

When to use this quote

  • book clubs
  • education
  • personal development
  • library programs

Key Concepts

literary appreciation critical reading

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a book engaging?
  • How do you overcome reading fatigue?
A Different Perspective

Not all readers have time for deep effort.

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