Vengeful conquerors burn books as if the enemy's souls reside there, too.

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Vengeful conquerors burn books as if the enemy's souls reside there, too. The power of the written word is immense. When it is used to express love and compassion instead of hatred and destruction, it can change the world. This quote shows that burning books is an act of revenge. It also highlights the importance of destroying the written word when someone wants revenge, like if they are trying to destroy something they feel superior to.

Source: The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood

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