Books Quote by John Lithgow
“I'm a very slow and ponderous reader, but I'm dogged.”
About This Quote
Steady, deliberate reading may be slow, but persistence leads to deep comprehension.
In simple terms: Slow reading with persistence yields understanding.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite pace.
Themes
reading
patience
determination
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- academic study
- self‑education
- research
- literature analysis
Key Concepts
cognitive psychology
learning strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates your persistence?
- How can you balance speed and depth?
A Different Perspective
Slow pace may limit breadth of content.
![“[I]t is really the ponderous books which I envy. How easy merely to put down everything you think or imagine. No holding back, no telling oneself that this does not belong, or that. No hewing to the line. No cutting. No fear of letting the interest die. No wastebasket. How wonderful. And how dull!” quote by Mary Roberts Rinehart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f06/mary-roberts-rinehart-4636_books_i-t-is-really-the-ponderous-books-which_2801077.jpg)
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