Come with me, ladies and gentlemen who are in any wise weary of London: come with me: and those that tire at all of the world we know: for we have new worlds here.
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And little he knew of the things that ink may do, how it can mark a dead man's thought for the wonder of later years, and tell of happening that are gone clean away, and be a voice for us out of the dark of time, and save many a fragile thing from the pounding of heavy ages; or carry to us, over the rolling centuries, even a song from lips long dead on forgotten hills.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the power of writing and how it preserves thoughts and memories for future generations.
Lord Dunsany’s quote emphasizes the profound impact that written words can have across time. He suggests that ink has the ability to capture the thoughts of those who have passed, allowing their ideas and emotions to resonate with future readers. Writing serves as a medium through which the past communicates with the present, ensuring that the fleeting moments of history, as well as the voices of those long gone, can be cherished and appreciated even after ages have passed.
Themes
WritingInkMemoryHistoryPreservation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of literature in preserving human experiences.
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