Book Quote by John Milton
“And yet on the other hand unless warinesse be us'd, as good almost kill a Man as kill a good Book; who kills a Man kills a reasonable creature, Gods Image, but hee who destroyes a good Booke, kills reason it selfe, kills the Image of God, as it were in the eye.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Paradise Lost, John Milton, 1667
Destroying a book is likened to killing a person, as both erase reason and divine image, emphasizing the sacredness of knowledge.
In simple terms: Killing a book is like killing a person.
Key Takeaway
Protect and value literature.
Themes
knowledge
destruction
divine
reason
books
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- censorship
- education
- cultural heritage
- political oppression
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society protect intellectual freedom?
- What responsibilities come with preserving knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Books can be censored despite their value.
