Those who enjoy responsibility usually get it; those who merely like exercising authority usually lose it.
Malcolm ForbesRead
Over the years, I've evolved a somewhat heretical but time-and mind-saving approach to books, articles, editorials that deal with weighty matters. More often than not, by beginning at the end and contemplating the conclusions, one can determine if it's worth going through the whole to get there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Evaluate the conclusions first to save time when reading complex materials.
Malcolm Forbes suggests a pragmatic approach to reading, especially when dealing with dense or difficult texts. By starting with the conclusions of a work, a reader can ascertain its value and relevance before committing to the time-consuming process of reading the entire piece, thus fostering efficiency in consuming information.
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ReadingWisdomTime-SavingEfficiencyConclusions
In practice
Example use cases
A professor might use this quote to encourage students to read abstracts before diving into lengthy academic papers.
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