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“Nor did I make any distinctions between great literature and any other kind. I just liked reading.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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““Nor did I make any distinctions between great literature and any other kind. I just liked reading.””

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, “Margaret Atwood on reading”, 2015

She values reading for its own sake, not for literary hierarchy.

In simple terms: Reading is enjoyable regardless of status.

Key Takeaway

Read what you love.

Themes

reading literature equality

Mood

content reflective

Type

personal literary

When to use this quote

  • personal leisure
  • education
  • book clubs

Key Concepts

humanism personal taste

Questions to Reflect On

  • What books have you loved without judging their prestige?
  • How does reading for pleasure shape your worldview?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook the cultural value of classic works.

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