Able Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
“The libraries of America are and must ever remain the home of free and inquiring minds. To them, our citizens-of all ages and races, of all creeds and persuasions-must be able to turn with clear confidence that there they can freely seek the whole truth, unvarnished by fashion and uncompromised by expediency.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: American Library Association Annual Meeting, 1961
Public libraries must remain free, unbiased spaces for all citizens to discover truth.
In simple terms: Libraries are free homes for inquiry.
Key Takeaway
Support and protect library access.
Themes
education
freedom
democracy
information
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- school projects
- community programs
- digital access initiatives
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
public policy
civil rights
knowledge equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you advocate for libraries?
- What role do libraries play in your life?
A Different Perspective
Funding and censorship threaten openness.
