A book is simply the container of an idea-like a bottle; what is inside the book is what matters.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The value of a book lies in its ideas not its physical form.
- In plain terms
- Focus on the message inside the book.
- What can you take from it?
- Content matters more than format.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you get from a book?
- Does format change meaning?
Another view
Physical format can affect accessibility.
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