Books Quote by Harold Sinclair
““Suppose each of us make up a list of, say, fifty or more books that we believe should be in the library. Then , when Robinson goes to the bookseller in Philadelphia let him start with the first of each of our chooses, then the second of each, and so on down, omitting duplicates, of course. Let him go as far as his money lasts. How does that sound." "Vandaliz has a library," Fell said, "and so has Springfield and Edwardsville. why not Everton.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Library by Harold Sinclair, 1938
Proposes a collaborative, rotating selection of books to build a communal library within budget constraints.
In simple terms: Suggests sharing book choices to create a library.
Key Takeaway
Start a shared book list and rotate purchases.
Themes
community
collaboration
resource sharing
budgeting
Mood
hopeful
pragmatic
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- neighborhood reading groups
- school libraries
- online book clubs
- budget‑limited community projects
Key Concepts
collective curation
economics of scale
public good
Questions to Reflect On
- How can diverse tastes be balanced?
- What mechanisms ensure fair rotation?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to coordinate preferences and avoid over‑representation of popular titles.
