Documents Quote by Muriel Spark
“I am a hoarder of two things: documents and trusted friends.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Muriel Spark, 1961
The speaker values both written records and close relationships, seeing them as essential collections.
In simple terms: I treasure papers and loyal friends.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate both knowledge and trustworthy bonds.
Themes
friendship
record‑keeping
trust
collection
values
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
personal
observational
When to use this quote
- archiving personal data
- building a support network
- maintaining friendships
- legal documentation
- career networking
Key Concepts
Human connection
memory preservation
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance preserving memories with letting go?
- What makes a friend truly trustworthy?
A Different Perspective
Over‑collecting can lead to clutter or dependency on others for validation.
![“Never forget that you are a [child] of God. He loves you. Live by your standards. Stand up for what you believe in. Sometimes it is not easy, and you may be standing alone for a while. Look for friends with integrity and character, then go to them and express appreciation for their examples. You…” quote by W. Craig Zwick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/584/w-craig-zwick-61676_appreciation_never-forget-that-you-are-a-child-of-god_1756985.jpg)
![“Utopian fiction is really boring. I had to read a lot of it, and it's not that much fun. But they're fascinating to me as historical documents. Cabet [Icaria's founder and author of the utopian novel, Travels in Icaria], is writing in the 1830s, and his idea of the perfect society reveals a lot…” quote by Christine Jennings](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac0/christine-jennings-20527_book_utopian-fiction-is-really-boring-i-had-t_68118.jpg)
