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All books are either dreams or swords, you can cut, or you can drug, with words
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"All books are either dreams or swords, you can cut, or you can drug, with words"

- Amy Lowell

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This quote by Amy Lowell talks to the power of publications and words. Books can be utilized as a kind of escapism, allowing us to desire and also check out new worlds. Alternatively, books can be made use of as a kind of weapon, to cut through the lies and misconceptions of the world. Words can be made use of to adjust and regulate, to drug people into thinking something that isn't true. This quote is a pointer of the power of publications as well as words, and also how they can be used for both excellent and negative. It is a suggestion to make use of books and words responsibly, and also to be aware of the power they possess.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Amy Lowell between February 9, 1874 and May 12, 1925. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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