Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Every burned book enlightens the world.

Every burned book enlightens the world.

Summary

This quote suggests that even the act of burning books can unintentionally bring enlightenment and awareness to society. When books are destroyed, their content and ideas become amplified, sparking intrigue and curiosity. People become more interested in discovering the knowledge that was deemed threatening or subversive enough to be destroyed. In this way, the act of burning books inadvertently draws attention to the power of knowledge and the importance of preserving intellectual freedom.

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