I've seen enough successful writers who no longer seem to care when they are recognized with an award, and I think that's just tragic.
Louise PennyRead
Few things are better in the world than a room full of librarians. I consider them literary heroes. The keepers and defenders of the written word.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the invaluable role of librarians in preserving and promoting literature.
Louise Penny's quote highlights the significance of librarians as essential figures in society who safeguard and champion the written word. By referring to them as 'literary heroes', she acknowledges their dedication to fostering knowledge and facilitating access to literature, ultimately enriching the lives of individuals and communities.
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LibrariansLiteratureBooksKnowledgeEducation
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Example use cases
In a speech at a literary event, I quoted Louise Penny to emphasize the importance of librarians in our society.
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Life is change. If you aren't growing and evolving, you're standing still, and the rest of the world is surging ahead.
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Myrna could spend happy hours browsing bookcases. She felt if she could just get a good look at a person’s bookcase and their grocery cart, she’d pretty much know who they were.
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We're all blessed and we're all blighted, Chief Inspector," said Finney. "Everyday each of us does our sums. The question is, what do we count?
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Aid workers, when handing out food to starving people, quickly learn that the people fighting for it at the front are the people who need it least. It's the people sitting quietly at the back, too weak to fight, who need it the most. And so too with tragedy.
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