Quote by Dr. Walter Smith

Paper and ink are all but trash, if I cannot find the thought which the writer did think.

Paper and ink are all but trash, if I cannot find the though

Summary

This quote highlights the true significance of a written work. It suggests that the physical materials used to compose a text, such as paper and ink, hold little value if the reader cannot grasp the writer's intended message or capture their thoughts. It emphasizes that the essence of any written work lies in the ideas and thoughts expressed by the author, rather than the mere existence of the text itself.

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By Dr. Walter Smith

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