Morse Quote by Colin Dexter
““He'd no time for reports. He suspected that about 95% of the written word was never read by anyone anyway.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Inspector Morse series by Colin Dexter
The character dismisses reports, believing nearly all written material goes unread by anyone.
In simple terms: Most reports are never actually read.
Key Takeaway
Make your writing worth reading.
Themes
bureaucracy
communication
writing
cynicism
Mood
cynical
wry
Type
humorous
observational
When to use this quote
- business reports
- academic publishing
- email overload
- documentation review
Key Concepts
information overload
unread documents
signal and noise
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes written work worth reading?
- How can you cut unnecessary reports?
A Different Perspective
The claim is a cynical exaggeration. Many documents are read selectively or serve as records.
