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In a great library, you get into society in the widest…

“In a great library, you get into society in the widest sense. . . . From that great crowd you can choose what companions you please, for in these silent gatherings . . . the highest is at the service of the lowest with a grand humility. In a library you become a true citizen of the world.” quote by Somerset Maughn
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““In a great library, you get into society in the widest sense. . . . From that great crowd you can choose what companions you please, for in these silent gatherings . . . the highest is at the service of the lowest with a grand humility. In a library you become a true citizen of the world.””

Somerset Maughn

About This Quote

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

Libraries foster global citizenship through humble, inclusive gatherings that serve both elite and humble alike.

In simple terms: Libraries make you a world citizen.

Key Takeaway

Visit libraries for growth.

Themes

library humility citizenship knowledge community inclusion

Mood

inspired thoughtful

Type

Humility:1 Writer:0 Great Library:1 Library True:0 Humility Library:0 Library Society:0 Grand Humility:0

When to use this quote

  • education
  • community building
  • personal development

Key Concepts

public learning social equality humble service

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does a library change perspective?
  • What role does humility play in learning?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize libraries.

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