Able Quote by Emil Artin
“This skipping is another important point. It should be done whenever a proof seems too hard or whenever a theorem or a whole paragraph does not appeal to the reader. In most cases he will be able to go on and later he may return to the parts which he skipped.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Algebra, Emil Artin, 1942
Skipping difficult parts lets readers focus on main ideas, returning later to details.
In simple terms: Skip hard sections to keep flow, revisit later.
Key Takeaway
Use selective reading to maintain comprehension.
Themes
learning
reading
focus
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
educational
strategic
When to use this quote
- Studying dense texts
- preparing lectures
- editing papers
Key Concepts
Pedagogy
cognitive load
strategic omission
Questions to Reflect On
- How to decide what to skip?
- When to return to skipped sections?
A Different Perspective
Skipping may miss crucial nuances if not revisited.
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