Quote by Plato

Books are immortal sons deifying their sires

Books are immortal sons deifying their sires

Summary

This quote suggests that books have the power to endure beyond the lives of their authors, immortalizing their legacies. Like "sons" who carry on the memory of their "sires" or fathers, books transcend time, continuing to inspire and educate future generations. They capture the essence of the authors, preserving their thoughts, ideas, and stories. Just as children pay tribute to their parents, books pay homage to their creators and serve as a testament to their intellectual and literary contributions, ensuring that their impact lives on indefinitely.

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