Knowledge is like money: to be of value it must circulate, and in circulating it can increase in quantity and, hopefully, in value.
Louis L'AmourRead
I have read my books by many lights, hoarding their beauty, their wit or wisdom against the dark days when I would have no book, nor a place to read. I have known hunger of the belly kind many times over, but I have known a worse hunger: the need to know and to learn.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the value of knowledge and learning, contrasting it with physical hunger.
In this quote, Louis L'Amour reflects on the profound significance of books and the knowledge they provide. He contrasts his experiences of physical hunger with a deeper, more insatiable hunger for learning and understanding, suggesting that the thirst for knowledge can be more pressing than basic needs. This highlights the enduring power of literature and education as sources of sustenance for the mind and spirit, especially during difficult times.
Themes
KnowledgeLearningEducationBooksWisdomHunger
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a speech about the importance of education and lifelong learning.
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