Book Quote by Jonathan Swift
“Books, like men their authors, have no more than one wayofcoming intothe world, but there areten thousand to go out of it, and return no more.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, 1726
Books and authors have limited entry points but countless ways to exit and evolve, reflecting creative freedom.
In simple terms: Books have many exits after a single entry.
Explore diverse perspectives in reading.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- book clubs
- creative writing
- literary analysis
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What new exit have you discovered in a familiar book?
- How does authorial intent shape your reading?
Focusing only on entry points may limit appreciation of a work's depth.