Justice is to be found only in the imagination.
Alfred NobelRead
A recluse without books and ink is already in life a dead man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Books and knowledge are essential for a fulfilling life; without them, one is lifeless.
In this quote, Alfred Nobel emphasizes the importance of books and the pursuit of knowledge, suggesting that a life devoid of intellectual engagement is akin to being dead. He implies that literature and learning are vital for personal growth and vitality, and that those who isolate themselves from literature and the world of ideas are missing out on the essence of life itself.
Themes
BooksKnowledgeEducationLifeIntellect
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the value of education, you might quote Nobel to emphasize the need for literacy.
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I regard large inherited wealth as a misfortune, which merely serves to dull men's faculties. A man who possesses great wealth should, therefore, allow only a small portion to descend to his relatives. Even if he has children, I consider it a mistake to hand over to them considerable sums of money beyond what is necessary for their education. To do so merely encourages laziness and impedes the healthy development of the individual's capacity to make an independent position for himself.
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A heart can no more be forced to love than a stomach can be forced to digest food by persuasion.
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I intend to leave after my death a large fund for the promotion of the peace idea, but I am skeptical as to its results.
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