Quote by James Burke, The Knowledge Web,
When the printing press was developed in the fifteenth century it was said that printed books would make reading and writing the infatuation of people who have no business reading and writing.
Summary
This quote implies that with the invention of the printing press, the availability of printed books would lead to an increase in literacy among people who previously had little interest or need for reading and writing. The advancement of this technology was seen as a potential catalyst for a wider dissemination of knowledge and information, empowering individuals who historically may not have had access to written material. It suggests that the printed word can inspire and captivate even those who were not traditionally engaged in reading and writing activities.
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Reading
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