Books Quote by Susan Coolidge
““She read all sorts of things: travels, and sermons, and old magazines. Nothing was so dull that she couldn't get through with it. Anything really interesting absorbed her so that she never knew what was going on about her. The little girls to whose houses she went visiting had found this out, and always hid away their story-books when she was expected to tea. If they didn't do this, she was sure to pick one up and plunge in, and then it was no use to call her, or tug at her dress, for she neither saw nor heard anything more, till it was time to go home.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ramona, 1884
A girl is so absorbed in reading that she becomes oblivious to her surroundings, hiding from others.
In simple terms: She reads so deeply she ignores everything else.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when immersion blocks awareness.
Themes
reading
absorption
childhood
imagination
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
literary
character study
When to use this quote
- classroom
- library
- home
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
focus
distraction
literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the signs you’re too absorbed?
- How can you balance reading with interaction?
A Different Perspective
Over‑immersion can isolate socially.
