Forgive, I hope you won't be upset, but when I was a boy I…
“Forgive, I hope you won't be upset, but when I was a boy I used to look up and see you behind your desk, so near but far away, and, how can I say this, I used to think that you were Mrs. God, and that the library was a whole world, and that no matter what part of the world or what people or thing I wanted to see and read, you'd find and give it to me.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A child idolizes a librarian, seeing her as a deity who can provide any knowledge, highlighting the magic of books and curiosity
In simple terms: A kid sees a librarian as a god who can give any book they want
Key Takeaway
Respect the wonder of learning and seek knowledge freely
Themes
wonder
knowledge
imagination
Mood
hopeful
inspired
curious
Type
educational
nostalgic
When to use this quote
- school library
- first reading experiences
- seeking information
- mentor relationships
Key Concepts
literature
authority
childhood awe
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing a teacher as a god affect learning?
- What happens when that ideal is broken?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing authority can overlook human flaws and realistic limits