Bibles Quote by Arthur Miller
“Nevertheless, one learned very early that books had to be respected; they were all putative Bibles and to some small degree had a share in holiness.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, 1949
Books are revered as sacred texts, granting them a sense of holiness and authority in society.
In simple terms: Books treated like holy texts.
Key Takeaway
Respect the influence of literature.
Themes
literature
respect
authority
Mood
contemplative
respectful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- library
- academic study
- public discourse
Key Concepts
cultural canon
sacredness
education
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we elevate certain books?
- How can we balance reverence with critique?
A Different Perspective
Treating books as sacred can stifle critical analysis.
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