Be good Quote by Stephen Dobyns
“I had a period when I read Nobel Prize winners. I figured they had to be good. I discovered some people I didn't know about, like the Icelandic writer Halldor Laxness, who wrote "Independent People." .”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Literary Exploration, 1995
The author assumed Nobel laureates were inherently superior, but discovered valuable works from less celebrated writers, challenging that.
In simple terms: Assumed Nobel winners are best, found hidden gems elsewhere.
Explore beyond famous names for quality.
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When to use this quote
- reading lists
- library research
- academic study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria do you use to judge literature?
- How can you broaden your reading horizons?
Famous awards don’t guarantee quality.