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“I was surprised to find authors like Kaizan Nakazato and Sanjugo Naoki in a corner of the bookcase where I've never noticed them before. I dip into a book, and if it's dull I go straight onto the next. I never used to do that--even if I was bored I'd plod on to the end. But, look, if I'm to die at…” quote by Shizuko Go
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““I was surprised to find authors like Kaizan Nakazato and Sanjugo Naoki in a corner of the bookcase where I've never noticed them before. I dip into a book, and if it's dull I go straight onto the next. I never used to do that--even if I was bored I'd plod on to the end. But, look, if I'm to die at any moment, there's no sense being in the middle of a boring book, is there?””

Shizuko Go

About This Quote

Source Essay: Personal Reflections on Reading Habits, 2018

Reading should be engaging; if a book is boring, move on to avoid wasting time, especially when life is finite.

In simple terms: Skip uninteresting books to make the most of limited time.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize compelling reading material.

Themes

time management literature personal growth

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • academic study
  • leisure reading
  • travel
  • career development

Key Concepts

reading efficiency life appreciation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide when to persist with a challenging book?
  • What criteria define a book’s value for you?
A Different Perspective

Some valuable insights may be hidden in slower works.

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