"Pour le bien de la connaissance et d'un public mieux informé, il est nécessaire de célébrer un culte du livre, même et surtout en ces temps de marchandisation accélérée du livre."
— Walter Benjamin
Simplified Meaning:
Books help us learn and become smarter, and it's important to value and appreciate them, especially because nowadays they are often just seen as products to make money. Imagine a library filled with all kinds of books, where people come together to read and share ideas. By focusing on the joy and knowledge that books bring, rather than just how much they cost or how many copies are sold, people can become more informed and thoughtful. In history, many great changes started because people read books that inspired them to think differently, like how reading about equality led to reforms and social justice movements. To apply this idea in everyday life, someone could make it a habit to read more, join book clubs, and encourage others to explore the world through books, helping everyone to grow and understand more.
