It is by all odds the loftiest of cities. It even managed to reach the highest point in the sky at the lowest moment of the depression.
E. B. WhiteRead
A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there, in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question answered. Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people - people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Books offer solace and answers during difficult times.
E. B. White emphasizes the profound comfort and guidance that books can provide to individuals facing difficulties such as unhappiness or confusion. He suggests that libraries serve as sanctuaries where one can find encouragement, reflect on their thoughts, and connect with the essence of countless human experiences encapsulated in literature, likening books to cherished companions that remain with us throughout our lives.
Themes
LibraryBooksComfortEncouragementSolace
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mental health, one might say, 'Remember, a library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy.'
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