![]() What happens in a discussion when there are millions of different ideas? What happens to thoughts and theories if no one writes them down? Division is what happens. There is no way to learn new things because everyone is too busy arguing over the old. Books unite us by making people think. Learning truths in books and working together helps us discover new truths. A group that has gained knowledge from common books has the opportunity to share common ideas and develop new ideas. If a scholar, such as Einstein, didn't record his discoveries, where would we be? Would we know the principles of physics or the theory of relativity? If Newton hadn't recorded his laws, we still might be trying to figure out laws of gravity and motion. Books are amazing. What would we do without the scriptures? Christ's life wouldn't be recorded! All of the great works would not be available and we would be living in the Dark Ages. I love using books to learn about history and mistakes others have made. I love reading about inspirational people who have overcome adversity. I love being able use those things I've learned to benefit others and myself. I’m not sure what I would do without books. I might not be able to find out truth for myself. In the Middle Ages, the popes didn't want the poor people to read the Bible. They liked to interpret it the way it "should be written." Denying books and words limits free thought and individual ideas. Like John of Seville from The Walking Drum said, "The most important thing is to learn. Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have committed to your mind is yours forever."
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