Biographies Quote by Richard Lewis
“I like to read biographies of authors that I love, like Richard Yates. I also like to see what non-fiction authors are out there. My bible is Something Happened. It's one of the greatest books I've ever read. But if I don't read a Dostoevsky soon I'm going to kill myself.”
About This Quote
Reading biographies of admired authors and exploring varied non‑fiction enriches perspective; neglecting major works like Dostoevsky can feel like a personal loss.
In simple terms: Biographies inspire; missing great literature feels harmful.
Key Takeaway
Balance reading between favorite and challenging works.
Themes
literature
growth
balance
Mood
inquisitive
motivated
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- reading lists
- literary clubs
- self‑education
Key Concepts
biography
non‑fiction
classic literature
Questions to Reflect On
- Which challenging book will you tackle next?
- How does reading a new author change your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on familiar authors may limit intellectual expansion.
![“No, no, I'm a lowbrow. I read [Dostoevsky] more out of obligation than enjoyment. For enjoyment, for me, it's a beer and the football game.” quote by Woody Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a84/woody-allen-176_ball-game_no-no-i-m-a-lowbrow-i-read-dostoevsky-mo_2575621.jpg)
![“I read so ravenously that I would read through whole categories. I was crazy about reading biographies. [...] I think biographies are very urgent to children.” quote by Joan Didion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a53/joan-didion-497_biographies_i-read-so-ravenously-that-i-would-read-t_43631.jpg)
