Librarian Quote by Avi Steinberg
““Pimps make the best librarians. Psycho killers, the worst. Ditto con men. Gangsters, gunrunners, bank robbers- adept at crowd control, at collaborating with a small staff, at planning with deliberation and executing with contained fury- all possess the librarian's basic skill set.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Art of Storytelling”, 2023
The quote likens certain criminal professions to librarians, highlighting skills like crowd control, planning, and execution, suggesting that these abilities are transferable across very different fields.
In simple terms: Criminals and librarians share planning and control skills.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that organizational skills apply broadly.
Themes
skills
control
planning
execution
transferable abilities
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- library management
- security planning
- team leadership
- crisis response
- project coordination
Key Concepts
psychology
organizational behavior
role analogy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ethically apply skills from one field to another?
- What boundaries should limit skill transfer?
A Different Perspective
The comparison may oversimplify moral differences and ignore ethical contexts.
