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“People flock in, nevertheless, in search of answers to those questions only librarians are considered to be able to answer, such as "Is this the laundry?" "How do you spell surreptitious?" and, on a regular basis, "Do you have a book I remember reading once? It had a red cover and it turned out…” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“People flock in, nevertheless, in search of answers to those questions only librarians are considered to be able to answer, such as "Is this the laundry?" "How do you spell surreptitious?" and, on a regular basis, "Do you have a book I remember reading once? It had a red cover and it turned out they were twins.”

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

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

Librarians are humorously portrayed as the go‑to source for obscure, everyday queries, highlighting their role as knowledge keepers.

In simple terms: Librarians answer odd questions.

Key Takeaway

Respect and use librarians for help.

Themes

knowledge humor service library

Mood

lighthearted curious

Type

humorous observational

When to use this quote

  • finding a lost book
  • checking spelling
  • asking about laundry
  • seeking obscure facts

Key Concepts

information retrieval customer service everyday mysteries

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you better support librarians?
  • What odd question have you asked a librarian?
A Different Perspective

Librarians may not have every answer instantly.

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