The Enlightenment, the Age of Reason, is seen as the beginning of modern depravity.
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libraries are fascinating places: sometimes you feel you are under the canopy of a railway station, and when you read books about exotic places there's a feeling of travelling to distant lands
Interpretation
What this quote means
Libraries are a gateway to adventure and knowledge, transporting readers to new worlds through books.
Umberto Eco's quote reflects the magical essence of libraries, portraying them as spaces that transcend ordinary experiences. When one immerses themselves in literature, it creates an illusion of traveling to far-off places, showcasing the power of books to expand our horizons and spark our imaginations.
Themes
LibrariesBooksTravelKnowledgeImagination
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the importance of reading in schools, you can use this quote to emphasize how books transport us.
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