Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith

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.

A bad book is the worse that it cannot repent. It has not be

Summary

This quote suggests that a bad book is worse than anything because it lacks the ability to change or repent for its negative impact on readers. It implies that the devil's strategy is not to keep people ignorant, but rather to manipulate their reading choices. The quote emphasizes that the devil seeks to poison books to corrupt and mislead individuals who are willing to read, highlighting the importance of choosing books wisely to avoid being influenced negatively.

By John Kenneth Galbraith

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