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“Librarians are serious people, seldomgiven to idle jocularity. The reason for this, I believe, is because we are overwhelmed by the enormous number of good books waiting to be read, leaving little time for frivolity. My personal list of must-read books presents a daunting challenge; I can't even…” quote by Lynn Austin
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“Librarians are serious people, seldomgiven to idle jocularity. The reason for this, I believe, is because we are overwhelmed by the enormous number of good books waiting to be read, leaving little time for frivolity. My personal list of must-read books presents a daunting challenge; I can't even imagine the pressure our head librarian must be under.”

Lynn Austin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Librarians feel pressure from many great books, leaving little time for humor.

In simple terms: Too many books, little fun.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize reading over jokes.

Themes

books responsibility overwhelm

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • library work
  • personal reading lists
  • book clubs

Key Concepts

Literature time management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you schedule reading time?
  • Can humor fit into a busy schedule?
A Different Perspective

Balancing work and leisure is hard.

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