Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

What's a book? Everything or nothing. The eye that sees it all.

What's a book? Everything or nothing. The eye that sees it a

Summary

This quote suggests that a book has the ability to encompass a vast spectrum of knowledge and ideas. It can be seen as everything because it contains the power to capture different perspectives, stories, and information. Yet, it can also be seen as nothing, indicating that it is merely an object until it is perceived and interpreted by the eye of the reader. The quote highlights the significance of the reader's perception in bringing meaning and substance to the written words within the book.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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