Considered Quote by John Selden
“We pick out a text here and there to make it serve our turn; whereas , if we take it all together, and considered what went before and what followed after, we should find it meant no such thing.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Jure et Jure, 1626
Isolating fragments distorts meaning; holistic reading reveals true intent.
In simple terms: Reading parts alone misleads.
Key Takeaway
Seek full context for accurate interpretation.
Themes
interpretation
context
holism
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
scholarly
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- legal analysis
- literary study
- media literacy
Key Concepts
textual analysis
historical criticism
philosophy of language
Questions to Reflect On
- How does context change meaning?
- What risks arise from selective quoting?
A Different Perspective
Fragmentation can oversimplify complex ideas.
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