John WitherspoonNever read a book through merely because you have begun it.
About This Quote
Never read a book through merely because you have begun it. This quote is an encouragement to readers not to put too much stock in the beginning of a book. If you only read the beginning of a book, of course, it will seem less than you expected. But if you actually read through to the end of the book, it will be better than expected, because you have really experienced everything that is written there.
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