Academics Quote by Gilles Deleuze
“Academics' lives are seldom interesting.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Difference and Repetition, 1968
Academic lives are often perceived as dull, suggesting a need for more engaging or meaningful scholarly pursuits.
In simple terms: Scholarly work can seem uninteresting.
Seek depth, inspire curiosity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research design
- public scholarship
- interdisciplinary projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can scholars make their work more compelling?
- What practices foster intellectual excitement?
Not all academic fields are equally stimulating.