"If a nation's literature declines, the nation atrophies and decays"
- Ezra Pound
About this Quote
This quote by Ezra Pound speaks with the value of literature in a country's culture. Literature is a reflection of a country's values, beliefs, and history. It is a method for a nation to reveal its identity and to share its stories with the world. When a nation's literature decreases, it is a sign that the country is losing its sense of identity and its connection to its past. This can cause a decline in the country's culture, along with its financial and political stability. Without a strong literary tradition, a country can end up being stagnant and not able to advance. It is necessary for a country to support its literature in order to ensure its ongoing growth and development.
This quote is written / told by Ezra Pound between October 30, 1885 and November 1, 1972. He/she was a famous Poet from USA.
The author also have 48 other quotes.
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