“Imaginative literature primarily pleases rather than teaches. It is much easier to be pleased than taught, but much harder to know why one is pleased. Beauty is harder to analyze than truth.”
Quote by Mortimer Adler
Work
How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading
This book offers a systematic approach to reading, including techniques for active engagement, comprehension, and retention of material across different genres and subjects. more
Author
Mortimer Adler
Mortimer Adler, born on December 28, 1902 in Chicago, USA, and died on June 28, 2001, was a renowned philosopher, educator, and author. He is best known for his in-depth research and popularization of classical works, particularly for his co-authored book 'Great Books of the Western World' with Charles Van Doren. more
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