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“Manuscripts don't burn.”

Mikhail Bulgakov

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When someone says 'manuscripts don’t burn,' it means that important ideas and truths can’t be destroyed. Even if physical papers are burned, the knowledge and messages within them can last. For example, in history, different groups have tried to get rid of books and writings that they didn’t agree with by burning them. But the ideas in those books often lived on in people’s minds and were shared by word of mouth or rewritten by others. Think about the works of famous authors or scientists. Even if their original papers were lost or destroyed, their thoughts and discoveries still influenced others and changed the world. This saying reminds us that once a powerful idea is created, it can continue to exist and make a difference, no matter what happens to its physical form. So, we should value and spread good ideas because they have a lasting impact that can’t just be erased easily.

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Censorship Creativity Freedom of expression Immortality Literature Perseverance Written word
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