The multitude of books is a great evil. There is no limit to this fever for writing.

Summary

This quote, attributed to Martin Luther, suggests that the excessive proliferation of books is a detrimental phenomenon. Luther argues that the constant urge to produce written material is problematic and counterproductive. He implies that the sheer abundance of books contributes to a kind of obsession with writing, painting it as an unhealthy and frenzied obsession. The quote alludes to Luther's concern that the mass production of books may hinder people's ability to discern valuable or truthful information from the vast sea of written material.

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