Some books are drenched sands On which a great soul's wealth lies all in heaps, Like a wrecked argosy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some books hold vast wisdom like treasure shipwrecks.
- In plain terms
- Great books are like shipwrecks full of valuable wealth.
- What can you take from it?
- Treasure books as sources of great wisdom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What book holds your greatest treasure?
- How do you value old books?
Another view
Not all books contain such depth.
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