Bears Quote by R. A. Torrey
“For eighteen centuries every engine of destruction that human science, philosophy, wit, reasoning or brutality could bring to bear against a book has been brought to bear against that book to stamp it out of the world, but it has a mightier hold on the world today than ever before. If that were man's book it would have been annihilated and forgotten hundreds of years ago...”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Commentary on censorship, 20th century, null
Human attempts to destroy ideas have intensified, yet books remain more influential than ever.
In simple terms: Books survive despite attempts to erase them.
Key Takeaway
Protect and share ideas.
Themes
censorship
knowledge
resilience
Mood
defiant
hopeful
Type
critical
historical
When to use this quote
- education
- publishing
- digital archiving
- activism
Key Concepts
philosophy
media influence
historical cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we safeguard ideas in the digital age?
- What role does public memory play?
A Different Perspective
Even with digital reach, physical destruction still threatens texts.
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