Quote by John Milton

For books are not absolutely dead things, but do contain a potency of life in them to be as active as that soul was whose progeny they are; nay, they do preserve as in a vial the purest efficacy and extraction of that living intellect that bred them. I know they are as lively, and as vigorously productive, as those fabulous dragon's teeth; and being sown up and down, may chance to spring up armed men.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the vitality and power that books possess. Although they may appear lifeless, books actually contain an intrinsic life force that reflects the thoughts and ideas of the authors who wrote them. They preserve the essence of the intellectual vigor that created them and have the ability to inspire and influence readers. Just like mythical dragon's teeth that sprout armed warriors, books, when scattered and read, can give rise to new and powerful concepts.

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By John Milton

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