Bunch Quote by Jasper Fforde
“Do you really think you'd win a PR war against a bunch of committed librarians?' He thought about this, but he knew I was right. The libraries were a treasured institution and so central to everyday life that government and commerce rarely did anything that might upset them.Some say they were more powerful than the military, or, if not, they were certainly quieter. As they say: Don't mess with librarians. Only they use a stronger word than 'mess'...”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Detective by Jasper Fforde, 2001
Librarians are portrayed as powerful, quiet protectors of knowledge, suggesting that intellectual authority can outweigh brute force.
In simple terms: Librarians wield quiet, powerful influence.
Key Takeaway
Respect the power of knowledge.
Themes
knowledge
authority
quiet strength
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
political
When to use this quote
- library advocacy
- policy making
- education reform
Key Concepts
information control
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes knowledge a form of power?
- How can libraries maintain influence today?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize librarians beyond reality.
