I think of reading like a balanced diet; if your sentences are too baggy, too baroque, cut back on fatty Foster Wallace, say, and pick up Kafka as roughage.
Zadie SmithRead
I went out of my way to play games I didn't like or find interesting. Those ended up being a lot more informative for me. At home, I have literally thousands of games, and I think of them as pearls of wisdom from my predecessors.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Exploring unfamiliar territory can lead to valuable knowledge and insights.
In this quote, Masahiro Sakurai reflects on the importance of engaging with experiences or games that may initially seem uninteresting. He suggests that stepping outside of one's comfort zone and exploring diverse perspectives is not only enlightening but also contributes to personal growth and wisdom, much like accumulating valuable lessons from those who came before us.
Themes
GamesWisdomExperienceLearningPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on the importance of education, this quote can emphasize the value of diverse learning experiences.
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