About Quote by Fred Kaplan
“Words about Lincoln fill a small but ever-growing library.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “Lincoln’s Library” in The New Yorker, 2020
Lincoln’s words have inspired a growing collection of writings and reflections that continue to expand.
In simple terms: Lincoln’s sayings inspire an ever‑growing library.
Key Takeaway
Collect and study Lincoln’s quotes.
Themes
history
literature
influence
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- public speaking
- historical research
Key Concepts
legacy
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- Which lesser‑known historical figures could inspire similar collections?
- How does a growing library affect our view of history?
A Different Perspective
The focus on Lincoln may overlook other voices.
![“Whole swaths of the book [Lincoln in the Bardo] are made up of verbatim quotes from various historical sources, which I cut up and rearranged to form part of the narrative.” quote by George Saunders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f08/george-saunders-317_book_whole-swaths-of-the-book-lincoln-in-the_1268701.jpg)
![“They all start competing against Lincoln as the greatest president. And the [library] building becomes the symbol, the memorial to that dream.” quote by Doris Kearns Goodwin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0e8/doris-kearns-goodwin-1951_building_they-all-start-competing-against-lincoln_2169164.jpg)
![“As became a young sinner, Sam [Mark Twain] had a special interest in Satan. He asked his Sunday school teacher questions about Eve in the garden, wondering "if he had ever heard of another woman who, being approached by a serpent, would not excuse herself and break for the nearest timber." Twain…” quote by Fred Kaplan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b7d/fred-kaplan-18752_another-woman_as-became-a-young-sinner-sam-mark-twain_1175800.jpg)
