Believe Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“It seems to me that the dedication of a library is an act of faith. To bring together the resources of the past and to house them in buildings where they will be preserved for the use of men and women in the future, a nation must believe in three things. It must believe in the past. it must believe in the future. It must, above all, believe in the capacity of its own people so to learn from the past that they can gain in judgment in creating their own future.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the American Library Association, 1939
A library’s dedication reflects a nation’s belief in history, future, and its people’s ability to learn and shape destiny.
In simple terms: Libraries show faith in past, future, and people.
Key Takeaway
Invest in preserving knowledge for future growth.
Themes
education
culture
future
national identity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- community planning
- policy making
- library funding
Key Concepts
collective memory
civic responsibility
knowledge preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a library influence societal progress?
- What responsibilities do citizens have to support libraries?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook resource constraints and differing cultural values.
