Age Quote by Hugo Ball
“We should burn all libraries and allow to remain only that which everyone knows by heart. A beautiful age of the legend would then begin.”
About This Quote
Source Manifesto: Dadaist Principles, 1916
The author proposes destroying all books, preserving only universally known knowledge, envisioning a new era based on shared oral tradition.
In simple terms: Erase written works, keep only what everyone knows by heart.
Key Takeaway
Consider the value of shared memory over printed texts.
Themes
knowledge
tradition
radical change
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- education reform
- public discourse
- cultural preservation
Key Concepts
cultural memory
collective consciousness
iconoclasm
Questions to Reflect On
- Is universal knowledge enough for progress?
- What would be lost without written records?
A Different Perspective
Loss of diverse ideas and critical thinking may result from limiting knowledge to common sayings.
