Books Quote by Richard P. Feynman
““She wrote me a letter (Joan,1941) asking,"How can I read it?,Its so hard." I told her to start at the beginning and read as far as you can get until you're lost. Then start again at the beginning and keep working through until you can understand the whole book. And thats what she did””
About This Quote
Source Letter to Joan, 1941
Begin reading a difficult text by starting at the start, progressing as far as possible, then repeat until comprehension is achieved.
In simple terms: Start at the beginning and reread until you understand.
Key Takeaway
Use iterative reading for complex material.
Themes
learning
perseverance
reading
comprehension
Mood
encouraging
practical
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic study
- self‑education
- technical manuals
- literature
- language learning
Key Concepts
cognitive strategies
incremental learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does repeated exposure improve understanding?
- What other methods complement iterative reading?
A Different Perspective
May be time‑consuming for very long works.
