Praise Quotes
Classic – a book which people praise and don’t read.
"Classic – a book which people praise and don’t read."— Mark Twain
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Meaning of this quote
A celebrated book may attract more public approval than actual readers. Twain’s definition satirizes reputation that is detached from direct engagement.
Key takeaway:
Read a work before relying only on its reputation.
Origin of the quote
Following the Equator (1897), Pudd’nhead Wilson’s New Calendar.
Who actually said this?
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