Book Quote by J. Norman Collie
“The text-book is rare that stimulates its reader to ask, Why is this so? Or, How does this connect with what has been read elsewhere?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Nature of Learning, J. Norman Collie, 1912
Effective texts provoke curiosity and connections to prior knowledge.
In simple terms: Good books ask “why?” and link ideas.
Seek reading that challenges you.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- studying
- research
- teaching
- self‑learning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What book sparked your curiosity?
- How do you connect new info with what you know?
Not all texts succeed in this.