Let us save what remains: not by vaults and locks which fence them from the public eye and use in consigning them to the waste of time, but by such a multiplication of copies, as shall place them beyond the reach of accident.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of preserving valuable things not by hiding them away or storing them in secure places, but by making numerous copies that can be easily accessed by everyone. The idea is to distribute and proliferate these items, whether they are knowledge, ideas, or even physical objects, so that they are not lost to time or vulnerable to accidents. By multiplying copies, we can ensure their long-lasting existence and make them widely available for future generations to benefit from.

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