Bible Quote by D.J. MacHale
““This was like no library I had ever seen because, well, there were no books. Actually, I take that back. There was one book, but it was the lobby of the building, encased in a heavy glass box like a museum exhibit. I figured this was a book that was here to remind people of the past and the way things used to be. As I walked over to it, I wondered what would be one book chosen to take this place of honor. Was it a dictionary? A Bible? Maybe the complete works of Shakespeare or some famous poet. " Green Eggs and Ham? " Gunny said with surprise. "What kind of doctor writes about green eggs and ham?" "Dr. Seuss," I answered with a big smile on my face. "It's my favorite book of all time." Patrick joined us and said, "We took a vote. It was pretty much everybody's favorite. Landslide victory. I'm partial to Horton Hears A Who , but this is okay too." The people of Third Earth still had a sense of humor.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost City of Faar, 2015
A whimsical reflection on how a community values literature and humor in a post‑apocalyptic setting.
In simple terms: People cherish books and jokes even after disaster.
Key Takeaway
Preserve culture through stories.
Themes
culture
humor
literature
post‑apocalypse
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- library reconstruction
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
memory
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What book would you choose to represent humanity?
- How does humor help survive crises?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper trauma.
