Argues that destroying a good book is worse than killing a m

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As well almost kill a man, as kill a good book; for the life of the one is but a few short years, while that of the other may be for ages. Who kills a man kills a reasonable creature, God’s image; but he who destroys a good book, kills reason itself; kills as it were, the image of God.

— Milton

Milton

The point

Argues that destroying a good book is worse than killing a man, since it kills reason itself.

Scripture

Deuteronomy 6:6Proverbs 22:17

Audience

Adults

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Reverent

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under a minute · 60 words

Subjects

Wisdom Reason Preservation Books Knowledge

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