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“As the grandmother, mother and girl said their good-byes and went on their way, Perdu reflected that it was a common misconception that booksellers looked after books. They look after people.” quote by Nina George
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““As the grandmother, mother and girl said their good-byes and went on their way, Perdu reflected that it was a common misconception that booksellers looked after books. They look after people.””

Nina George

About This Quote

Source Short Story: The Bookshop, 2014

Booksellers care for people, not just books, emphasizing human connection over material.

In simple terms: Booksellers serve people.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize human relationships.

Themes

service humanity books

Mood

warm compassionate

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • libraries
  • retail
  • online sales

Key Concepts

customer care empathy community building

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you serve others in your work?
  • What does caring for people look like?
A Different Perspective

May ignore product quality.

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