Generally as a rule I am not. Unless I am super in love…
“Generally as a rule I am not. Unless I am super in love with a particular author, because I just want to read masterpieces. I just want to read one amazing book after another. As a completist you are generally reading the bad ones.”
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 prefers reading only outstanding works, avoiding lesser ones, and sees being a completist as reading everything, including bad books.
In simple terms: Prefer masterpieces, avoid mediocre works.
Key Takeaway
Focus on quality over quantity.
Themes
reading
quality
completeness
literature
personal taste
Mood
thoughtful
selective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- building a personal library
- choosing books
- avoiding low-quality reads
- curating reading list
Key Concepts
curation
selectivity
literary value
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a masterpiece for you?
- How do you discover new high-quality books?
A Different Perspective
May miss diverse perspectives by ignoring less acclaimed works.