I’d be happy to give special treatment to a dedicated…
““I’d be happy to give special treatment to a dedicated school teacher, or even someone like William Faulkner if he was still alive, because despite the fact that an exegesis of his prose completely eluded me, I had to admit, especially when Jacob held me down and made me say it, that the guy was a kick-ass architect of the ever-elusive sentence.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A writer praises a teacher and a famed author for their mastery of language, despite personal difficulty understanding the author’s work.
In simple terms: Admiration for skill despite personal comprehension gaps.
Key Takeaway
Value expertise even when you don’t fully grasp it.
Themes
education
literature
admiration
Mood
respectful
contemplative
Type
testimonial
reflective
When to use this quote
- teaching
- literary criticism
- personal growth
- recognition of talent
Key Concepts
pedagogy
authorial craft
interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor expertise you don’t fully understand?
- Can you learn from those you find incomprehensible?
A Different Perspective
Even great writers can be opaque, limiting practical lessons.