Books Quote by Ian Hacking
“Great books are rare.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Social Construction of What?, 1999
Excellent literature is uncommon, making it valuable and worthy of deep study.
In simple terms: Great books are rare.
Key Takeaway
Seek and cherish quality reading.
Themes
literature
rarity
value
education
culture
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic curricula
- personal libraries
- book clubs
- publishing decisions
Key Concepts
canon formation
intellectual enrichment
critical reading
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a book great?
- How to discover hidden gems?
A Different Perspective
Defining “great” is subjective.
