Booksellers Quote by Christopher Morley
“I wish there could be an international peace conference of booksellers, for (you will smile at this) my own conviction is that the future happiness of the world depends in no small measure on them and on the librarians.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Bookman’s World, 1935
The quote argues that booksellers and librarians are crucial to global happiness because they spread knowledge and culture.
In simple terms: Booksellers and librarians shape the world’s future happiness.
Key Takeaway
Support and value literary professionals.
Themes
education
culture
peace
information
community
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
inspirational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- library development
- book fairs
- community reading programs
- publishing policy
- education reform
Key Concepts
Literacy
social impact
knowledge dissemination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure the impact of librarians on societal well-being?
- What policies can strengthen their role?
A Different Perspective
The influence of booksellers may be overstated compared to other societal factors.
![“Neither men, nor gods, nor booksellers' shelves permit ordinary poets to exist. [Lat., Mediocribus esse poetis Non homines, non di, non concessere columnae.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bd4/horace-172_booksellers_neither-men-nor-gods-nor-booksellers-she_23851.jpg)
![“[Mid-list writers are now] less greed on the part of both publishers and chain booksellers. It is easier for them to publish and sell only blockbusters and leave the real work to small presses.” quote by W. P. Kinsella](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e21/w-p-kinsella-12923_blockbuster_mid-list-writers-are-now-less-greed-on-t_561911.jpg)
