Book Quote by James Bryce
“When you find that a book is poor ... waste no more time upon it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On the Value of Reading, 1905
If a book is bad, stop reading it and move on; don't waste time on poor literature.
In simple terms: Skip bad books quickly.
Key Takeaway
Discard low‑quality reading material.
Themes
reading
literature
efficiency
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- library browsing
- academic research
- personal reading lists
Key Concepts
critical appraisal
literary standards
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria determine a book's worth?
- How do you discover hidden gems?
A Different Perspective
Personal bias may affect judgment of quality.
