Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Every burned book or house enlightens the world; every suppressed or expunged word reverberates through the earth from side to side.

Every burned book or house enlightens the world; every suppr

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, conveys the idea that censorship and destruction only serve to amplify the importance and impact of the things being silenced or destroyed. When books or houses are burned, or when words are suppressed or erased, their absence becomes noticeable and reverberates far and wide. This highlights the power of knowledge, ideas, and freedom of expression - that even attempts to hinder or erase them ultimately draw attention and inspire greater enlightenment and awareness.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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