Age Quote by Jeremy Collier
“By reading a man does, as it were, antedate his life, and make himself contemporary with the ages past; and this way of running up beyond one's nativity is better than Plato's pre-existence.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Remarks on the Stage, 1705
Reading lets us anticipate life, making us contemporary with past ages, surpassing Plato’s idea of pre‑existence.
In simple terms: Reading connects us to history, shaping our present.
Key Takeaway
Read to live historically.
Themes
education
history
self‑knowledge
Mood
inquisitive
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal growth
- cultural literacy
Key Concepts
literary theory
philosophy of time
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reading alter self‑perception?
- What limits this connection?
A Different Perspective
May idealize past over present.
