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“When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground”
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“When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground,” African proverb
Meaning: 'Library' here refers to 'knowledge' while 'old man' means a 'wise person'. It means, therefore that when a wise person dies, all his knowledge dies with him.
As we lead our lives, our accumulated experiences are like books we create and hold inside ourselves. Think of stories you...
“When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground,” African proverb
Meaning: 'Library' here refers to 'knowledge' while 'old man' means a 'wise person'. It means, therefore that when a wise person dies, all his knowledge dies with him.
As we lead our lives, our accumulated experiences are like books we create and hold inside ourselves. Think of stories you...
