Quote by Amy Lowell

All books are either dreams or swords, you can cut, or you can drug, with words.

All books are either dreams or swords, you can cut, or you c

Summary

This quote suggests that books can have two distinct effects on readers. They can either be like dreams, invoking imagination and providing an escape from reality, or they can be like swords, capable of cutting deep and leaving a lasting impact through powerful and influential words. It emphasizes the immense power and influence that words hold. Whether they inspire, challenge or deceive, words have the ability to both heal and harm, making books a potent tool for both inspiration and manipulation.

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