Appreciation Quote by Mortimer Adler
“Let me roughly divide books into those which compete with the movies and those with which the movies cannot compete. They are the books that can elevate or instruct. If they are fine works of fiction, they can deepen your appreciation of human life. If they are serious works of nonfiction, they can inform or enlighten you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Ideas: A Syntopicon, 1952
Books that surpass movies offer deep insight, enriching understanding of life and knowledge.
In simple terms: Great books teach more than films.
Key Takeaway
Read and reflect on profound works.
Themes
literature
education
media
comparison
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- reading clubs
- academic curricula
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Which book changed your perspective?
- How do films complement reading?
A Different Perspective
Not all books are accessible or engaging for everyone.
