Accustomed Quote by Laurence Sterne
“The mind should be accustomed to make wise reflections, and draw curious conclusions as it goes along; the habitude of which made Pliny the Younger affirm that he never read book so bad but he drew some profit from it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne, 1759
The mind should habitually reflect and draw curious conclusions, extracting value even from poor books.
In simple terms: Reflect and learn from everything, even bad sources.
Key Takeaway
Seek insight in all reading.
Themes
reflection
curiosity
learning
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- reading
- personal growth
- academic study
Key Concepts
critical thinking
self‑education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn a bad book into a lesson?
- What habits help extract value from low‑quality material?
A Different Perspective
Not all books are valuable; effort may be wasted.
