Books Quote by Jorge Luis Borges
““When a writer dies, he becomes his books.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Ficciones, Jorge Luis Borges, 1944
A writer's legacy lives on through his works after his death.
In simple terms: Writers live on via their books.
Preserve and share your writing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- publishing
- archiving
- teaching
- memorials
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your works reflect you?
- What do you want readers to remember?
Books may not capture the whole person.