Quote by Henry C. Rogers

Upon books the collective education of the race depends; they are the sole instruments of registering, perpetuating and transmitting thought.

Upon books the collective education of the race depends; the

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of books as the primary medium for the collective education and intellectual development of humanity. It highlights that books serve as crucial tools for recording, preserving, and transmitting thoughts, ideas, and knowledge across generations. By recognizing books as the primary vehicles for the dissemination of human wisdom, the quote underscores their significance in shaping and influencing the intellectual growth of individuals and society as a whole.

By Henry C. Rogers

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