Books Quote by Isaac D'Israeli
“It is fortunate that Literature is in no ways injured by the follies of Collectors, since though they preserve the worthless, they necessarily defend the good.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Role of Collectors in Literature, 1840
Collectors keep both bad and good works, unintentionally protecting valuable literature.
In simple terms: Preserving everything helps safeguard the good.
Value preservation of diverse works.
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When to use this quote
- library management
- museum c
- digital archiving
- academic research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should collectors prioritize quality over quantity?
- How does preservation affect literary canon formation?
Bad works may dilute focus on quality.