I have always been of the mind that in a democracy manners are the only effective weapons against the bowie-knife.
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What a sense of security in an old book which Time has criticized for us!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Old books offer a sense of security as they have withstood the test of time.
In this quote, James Russell Lowell emphasizes the value of classic literature, suggesting that books which have been scrutinized and critiqued over the years provide a reliable source of wisdom and security. These works have endured, indicating their significance and the lessons they impart to readers across generations.
Themes
BooksWisdomSecurityTimeLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
In a book club meeting discussing the importance of literature.
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