Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The profit of books is according to the sensibility of the reader. The profoundest thought or passion sleeps as in a mine until an equal mind and heart finds and publishes it.

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This quote suggests that the true value of books lies in the reader's ability to understand and appreciate them. Profound thoughts and emotions within books remain dormant until they are discovered and shared by someone who possesses a similar level of intellectual and emotional understanding. In other words, books can only truly benefit a reader if they are able to comprehend and connect with the ideas and sentiments presented within them. Hence, the profitability or significance of books is dependent on the sensibility of the reader.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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