Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

[Books] were devices as crassly practical for storing or transmitting language, as the latest Silicon Valley miracles. But by accident, not by cunning calculation, books, because of their weight and texture, and because of their sweetly token resistance to manipulation, involve our hands and eyes, and then our mind and souls, in a spiritual adventure.

[Books] were devices as crassly practical for storing or tra

Summary

This quote highlights the profound impact that books have on us, contrasting them with the modern technological wonders developed in Silicon Valley. It suggests that books, unintentionally rather than deliberately, engage us in a spiritual journey due to their physical presence, weight, texture, and the way they resist manipulation. Unlike the sleek electronic devices, books require our hands and eyes to immerse ourselves in their contents, prompting a deeper connection that involves our minds and souls. It portrays books as more than practical tools but as gateways to a transformative experience that goes beyond mere technology.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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