Big idea Quote by Barack Obama
““More than a building that houses books and data, the library has always been a window to a larger world--a place where we've always come to discover big ideas and profound concepts that help move the American story forward. . . . . Libraries remind us that truth isn't about who yells the loudest, but who has the right information. Because even as we're the most religious of people, America's innovative genius has always been preserved because we also have a deep faith in facts. And so the moment we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold into a library, we've changed their lives forever, and for the better. This is an enormous force for good.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2015 National Library Week remarks, Washington D.C., 2015
Libraries serve as portals to knowledge, fostering truth, facts, and innovation, shaping individuals and society positively.
In simple terms: Libraries give access to ideas and facts that empower people.
Key Takeaway
Support and use libraries.
Themes
education
knowledge
democracy
innovation
Mood
proud
optimistic
Type
persuasive
inspirational
When to use this quote
- School curricula
- community programs
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Information access
civic engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we protect library funding?
- What role do libraries play in your community?
A Different Perspective
Funding cuts can limit library resources.
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