“I do think digital media encourages speed-reading, which can be fine i...” — Michael Dirda Quote

“I do think digital media encourages speed-reading, which can be fine if one is simply seeking information. But a serious novel or work of history or volume of poetry is an experience one should savor, take time over.”

“I don't think of myself as a critic at all. I'm a reviewer and essayist. I mainly hope to share with others my pleasure in the books and authors I write about, though sometimes I do need to cavil and point out shortcomings.”

“The goal of a just society should be to provide satisfying work with a living wage to all its citizens.”

“So for now,”

“Poetry emerging from a poet enters into the reader only when it comes within the readers’ 'sphere of intellect.”

“Tears upon the dry sponge of heart”