One ought not to hoard culture. It should be adapted and infused into society as a leaven. Liberality of culture does not mean illiberality of its benefits.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Culture should be shared and adapted for society, not hoarded.
- In plain terms
- Share culture with society instead of keeping it.
- What can you take from it?
- Spread culture instead of hoarding it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you share culture?
- What is culture for?
Another view
Sharing might dilute cultural depth.
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