Books Quote by William Faulkner
“Read, read, read. Read everything -- trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it. Then write. If it's good, you'll find out. If it's not, throw it out of the window.”
About This Quote
Reading widely, from trash to classics, is like apprenticeship; absorb, then write, discard the bad, and keep improving.
In simple terms: Read everything, learn, write, discard the weak.
Key Takeaway
Read broadly, write, and refine constantly.
Themes
learning
craft
discipline
iteration
excellence
Mood
motivated
reflective
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- self‑study
- peer review
Key Concepts
apprenticeship
critical reading
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria guide your reading choices?
- How do you balance consumption and creation?
A Different Perspective
Too much reading can overwhelm without focus.
