A bad book is the worse that it cannot repent. It has not been the devil's policy to keep the masses of mankind in ignorance; but finding that they will read, he is doing all in his power to poison their books.

Summary

This quote suggests that a bad book is worse than other forms of wrongdoing because it lacks the ability to repent. It implies that ignorance is not the root cause of humanity's struggles, as the devil's objective is not to keep people illiterate. Rather, the devil's strategy is to seize the opportunity presented by people's inclination to read and use it to poison their minds through corrupt literature. The quote implies that individuals need to be cautious and discerning when choosing their reading materials to prevent being exposed to negative influences and ideas.

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