What we read with inclination makes a much stronger…
“What we read with inclination makes a much stronger impression. If we read without inclination, half the mind is employed in fixing the attention; so there is but one half to be employed on what we read.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Reading with interest engages the mind fully; without it, attention is split, reducing comprehension.
In simple terms: Interest deepens reading.
Read what engages you.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- studying
- leisure reading
- self‑education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you spark interest in a tough text?
- What strategies keep your focus?
Lack of interest hampers learning.