Around Quote by Richard Bausch
“Read the writers whose work is still around and has survived the winds of fashion and the attacks of the ignorant and the bigoted - read everything you can get your hands on.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, 1995
Reading enduring writers preserves cultural memory against fleeting trends and prejudice.
In simple terms: Read timeless authors to resist fleeting fashions.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting works over trendy ones.
Themes
literature
preservation
culture
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- college curricula
- personal libraries
- book clubs
- academic research
Key Concepts
canon formation
critical reading
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discover enduring writers?
- What barriers prevent access to classic literature?
A Different Perspective
Even timeless works may be inaccessible to some readers.
