Quote by Hugo Ball

We should burn all libraries and allow to remain only that which everyone knows by heart. A beautiful age of the legend would then begin.

We should burn all libraries and allow to remain only that w

Summary

This quote suggests a radical idea of burning all libraries and only preserving knowledge that is collectively known by heart. It proposes that by embracing oral tradition, a new era of mythical stories and legends would flourish. The quote likely expresses the idea that removing the reliance on written texts would foster a sense of mysticism and imagination, giving rise to a realm filled with captivating tales that are interpreted and passed down through generations orally.

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By Hugo Ball

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