Books Quote by Genevieve Cogman
““Here, you carry these. I may need my hands free. Why the hell are we taking ‘The Dream of the Red Chamber?’ Light reading, if we get stuck on the subway? No, in case we get stopped by some of Qing Song’s minions who can’t read Chinese. Oh. Right. Hey, that’s not a bad thought. Though if we’re going to be throwing them away anyhow, why not take ‘The Investiture of the Gods’... Because I like ‘The Investiture of the Gods’ and I don’t like ‘The Dream of the Red Chamber’.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Dream of the Red Chamber (parody dialogue), 2023
A speaker prefers one book over another for practical reasons, highlighting personal taste and convenience in choosing reading material.
In simple terms: Choosing books based on usefulness and preference.
Key Takeaway
Pick reading that fits your needs.
Themes
personal preference
practicality
literature
decision making
Mood
lighthearted
conversational
Type
humorous
observational
When to use this quote
- commuting
- study sessions
- gift giving
- library browsing
Key Concepts
cultural reference
choice theory
reading habits
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors most influence your reading choices?
- How do you balance personal taste with cultural significance?
A Different Perspective
May overlook literary value for convenience.
![“The problem with 'the crown jewel of Chinese literature' [Dream of the Red Chamber] is that it has two thousand pages and an equal number of characters, and the hero is an effeminate ass who should have either been spanked or decapitated, both ends being equally objectionable.” quote by Barry Hughart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9f5/barry-hughart-19013_books_the-problem-with-the-crown-jewel-of-chin_1270548.jpg)
