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Literacy Quote by Marilyn Johnson

“They seemed to be quiet types, the women and men in rubber-soled shoes. Their favorite word, after literacy, was privacy--for their patrons and themselves.” quote by Marilyn Johnson
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“They seemed to be quiet types, the women and men in rubber-soled shoes. Their favorite word, after literacy, was privacy--for their patrons and themselves.”

Marilyn Johnson

About This Quote

Source Book: The Book of Life by Marilyn Johnson, 2015

The quote highlights how people value privacy, especially those in service roles, treating it as essential as literacy.

In simple terms: People cherish privacy as much as reading.

Key Takeaway

Respect and protect privacy.

Themes

privacy service trust communication society

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

observational analytical

When to use this quote

  • customer service
  • online platforms
  • public spaces
  • workplace policies

Key Concepts

social norms personal boundaries information control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does privacy affect trust in service industries?
  • What balances privacy and openness?
A Different Perspective

Privacy can conflict with transparency needs.

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