Quote by Ray Bradbury

There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.

There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is no

Summary

This quote, often attributed to American author and activist Ray Bradbury, highlights the importance of reading and the danger of ignorance. It suggests that failing to engage with books and knowledge is a greater crime than destroying books themselves. By stating that ignorance is worse than destroying books, the quote emphasizes the idea that the absence of knowledge and the refusal to seek it out is a more significant offense as it perpetuates ignorance and limits personal growth and understanding.

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By Ray Bradbury

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