Blow Quote by Christopher Morley
“Printer's ink has been running a race against gunpowder these many, many years. Ink is handicapped, in a way, because you can blow up a man with gunpowder in half a second, while it may take twenty years to blow him up with a book. But the gunpowder destroys itself along with its victim, while a book can keep on exploding for centuries.”
About This Quote
Books spread ideas slowly but persistently, outlasting the instant destruction of gunpowder, highlighting the enduring power of knowledge.
In simple terms: Books outlast gunpowder’s instant impact.
Key Takeaway
Value long‑term influence of ideas.
Themes
knowledge
longevity
power
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- publishing
- activism
- cultural preservation
Key Concepts
literature
history
information dissemination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can books inspire lasting change?
- What modern mediums rival books’ endurance?
A Different Perspective
Immediate action can be necessary in crises.
