Less glory is more liberty. When the drum is silent, reason sometimes speaks.
Albert PikeRead
Man's real genius and knowledge remains preserved in books
Interpretation
What this quote means
Books are the vessel of human knowledge and creativity.
The quote by Albert Pike emphasizes the idea that the true intellect and creativity of humanity are captured and preserved in written works. Books serve as a repository of ideas, history, and wisdom, ensuring that the achievements and thoughts of humanity can be shared across generations. They allow one to connect with the minds of others, past and present, enabling the transmission of knowledge that is essential for personal and societal growth.
Themes
BooksKnowledgeWisdomEducationGenius
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a literacy event, one could say, 'As Albert Pike once said, 'Man's real genius and knowledge remains preserved in books.' This highlights the importance of reading.'
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All quotes →He who endeavors to serve, to benefit, and improve the world, is like a swimmer, who struggles against a rapid current, in a river lashed into angry waves by the winds. Often they roar over his head, often they beat him back and baffle him. Most men yield to the stress of the current... Only here and there the stout, strong heart and vigorous arms struggle on toward ultimate success.
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Let us drink together, fellows, as we did in days of yore. And still enjoy the golden hours that Fortune has in store; The absent friends remembered be, in all that’s sung or said, And Love immortal consecrate the memory of the dead.
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War is a series of catastrophes which result in victory.
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Two forms of government are favorable to the prevalence of falsehood and deceit. Under a Despotism, men are false, treacherous, and deceitful through fear, like slaves dreading the lash. Under a Democracy they are so as a means of attaining popularity and office, and because of the greed for wealth.
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What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.
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