Books Quote by Roberto Bolaño
““Leave the book alone, pretend it doesn’t exist, forget about it, said Amalfitano, you’ve never been interested in geometry.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: 2666 by Roberto Bolaño, 2004
A character dismisses a book, showing indifference to geometry.
In simple terms: Disinterest in a subject is expressed.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge curiosity, don’t ignore learning.
Themes
indifference
education
literature
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- school
- self‑study
- creative work
- intellectual circles
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we sometimes pretend subjects don’t exist?
- How can curiosity be rekindled?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding topics can limit growth.
