Quote by Ezra Pound

If a nation's literature declines, the nation atrophies and decays.

If a nation's literature declines, the nation atrophies and

Summary

This quote suggests that literature plays a significant role in the growth and vitality of a nation. It implies that if a nation's literary works and literary culture lose their prominence, it leads to a decline and deterioration of the nation as a whole. Literature, being a reflection of a nation's values, ideas, and creativity, is seen as a barometer of its intellectual and cultural health. The quote underscores the importance of nurturing literature as a means of preserving and advancing a nation's intellectual and cultural heritage.

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By Ezra Pound

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