Alexander Hamilton Quote - The art of reading is to skip judiciously.

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The art of reading is to skip judiciously.

"The art of reading is to skip judiciously."

— Alexander Hamilton

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Author: Alexander Hamilton
Category: Art
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Effective reading can include thoughtful selection rather than equal attention to everything.

Key takeaway: Skim deliberately while preserving essential context.

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Attributed author: Alexander Hamilton

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