Quote by Voltaire

The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbours, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.

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This quote emphasizes the transformative power of knowledge and the importance of sharing it. It suggests that the knowledge we acquire from books is like a fire that we receive from others and then spread to others. Just as fire can warm everyone around it, knowledge has the ability to benefit and become the common property of all. It highlights the idea that knowledge should not be hoarded or kept to oneself but should be shared and made accessible to benefit society as a whole.

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