Approach Quote by Paul Auster
“You can't ever approach a book as a complete virgin, certainly not if you're a critic. There is a lot of bad faith out there. That's why I finally trained myself not to look at this stuff anymore, because it doesn't do me any good to see myself either praised or attacked.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
Critics should recognize their own biases and avoid letting personal feelings dictate their judgments of literature.
In simple terms: Critics must be aware of bias.
Key Takeaway
Read with objectivity.
Themes
literature
criticism
selfawareness
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- book reviews
- academic analysis
- personal reading habits
Key Concepts
bias
subjectivity
critical distance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal experiences shape your critique?
- Can you separate taste from analysis?
A Different Perspective
Bias can blind one to a work's true value.
