Bans Quote by Eduardo Galeano
““It has become unecesssary for the police to ban books: their price alone bans them.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Open Veins of Latin America, Eduardo Galeano, 1971
Books become inaccessible when cost excludes readers, making censorship unnecessary.
In simple terms: Price can censor books.
Key Takeaway
Advocate affordable access to knowledge.
Themes
censorship
economics
education
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- libraries
- school curricula
- public policy
- publishing industry
Key Concepts
social inequality
information access
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure books are both affordable and visible?
- What role should governments play in subsidizing literature?
A Different Perspective
Even free books may be ignored if not promoted.
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