Books Quote by Alberto Manguel
“Most readers, then and now, have at some time experienced the humiliation of being told that their occupation is reprehensible.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Reader on Reading by Alberto Manguel, 2010
Manguel observes that many readers have felt humiliated at some point for being told their reading habit is shameful or contemptible.
In simple terms: Readers are often judged for loving books.
Key Takeaway
Read proudly even when others disapprove.
Themes
reading
books
judgment
shame
identity
Mood
reflective
defiant
Type
literary comment
When to use this quote
- defending reading habits
- literary discussions
- overcoming judgment
Key Concepts
cultural stigma
reader identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Have you felt ashamed of reading?
- Why do some people dismiss reading as useless?
A Different Perspective
The claim may exaggerate how commonly readers face such criticism.
