"国の文学が衰退すれば国は衰え腐敗する"
— Ezra Pound
Simplified Meaning:
When people stop reading and writing good books, their country's culture and ideas weaken. Just like a muscle that isn't used gets smaller and weaker, a country without strong literature loses its strength and vitality. Imagine a garden where no one bothers to plant new flowers or take care of the old ones; eventually, it becomes overgrown and unattractive. Similarly, when a nation neglects its literature, the creative and intellectual growth of its people suffers. For example, in history, during times when art and literature flourished, like the Renaissance, societies saw great progress and innovation. So, paying attention to and valuing good books helps keep a nation's culture rich and dynamic.
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