Long books, when read, are usually overpraised, because the reader wants to convince others and himself that he has not wasted his time.


p. 11 - Commonplace Book (1985)

E. M. Forster Quotes

Long books, when read, are usually overpraised, because the reader wants to convince others and himself that he has not wasted his time.

Long books, when read, are usually overpraised, because the reader wants to convince others and himself that he has not wasted his time.

Long books, when read, are usually overpraised, because the reader wants to convince others and himself that he has not wasted his time.

Long books, when read, are usually overpraised, because the reader wants to convince others and himself that he has not wasted his time.