How We Read

- We read to learn, savoir words, and language.

"rip it out" video
- students were eager to follow rules
- Once the students saw an official come in the students were fearful
- The older teacher wanted to show his authority
- something unfamiliar, he felt threatened

- we fear what we don't understand

- we are originally creative thinkers, but somehow it gets corrupted by our society

sfumato - refers to the technique that makes a painting seamless

- read books you love since it'll bring more enjoyment for yourself

- we read to analyze the work to get a better understanding for ourselves

- meaning is constructed by us, not a text

- the main point of your argument should depend on your understanding

- Chinese proverb: do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life

"Don't let technical analysis interfere with your love of reading. Use it as a lens." 

Sapere Aude- dare to be wise