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Upon books the collective education of the race depends; they are the sole instruments of registering, perpetuating and transmitting thought.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Books are essential for preserving and sharing human knowledge and thought.
Harry S. Truman's quote emphasizes the critical role books play in the education of society. By stating that they are the primary tools for recording and sharing thought, Truman underscores the importance of literature in the continuous transmission of knowledge across generations, which shapes the collective understanding of humanity.
Themes
BooksEducationKnowledgeThoughtLearning
In practice
Example use cases
During a literacy campaign, speakers highlighted Truman's quote to emphasize the importance of books in education.
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