Books Quote by Ray Bradbury
““I’m completely library educated. I’ve never been to college. I went down to the library when I was in grade school in Waukegan, and in high school in Los Angeles, and spent long days every summer in the library. I used to steal magazines from a store on Genesee Street, in Waukegan, and read them and then steal them back on the racks again. That way I took the print off with my eyeballs and stayed honest. I didn’t want to be a permanent thief, and I was very careful to wash my hands before I read them. But with the library, it’s like catnip, I suppose: you begin to run in circles because there’s so much to look at and read. And it’s far more fun than going to school, simply because you make up your own list and you don’t have to listen to anyone. When I would see some of the books my kids were forced to bring home and read by some of their teachers, and were graded on—well, what if you don’t like those books?””
About This Quote
Celebrates self‑directed learning through libraries, contrasting it with formal education and its constraints.
In simple terms: Loves learning from libraries over school.
Key Takeaway
Pursue knowledge that excites you.
Themes
learning
libraries
self‑education
curiosity
Mood
enthusiastic
nostalgic
Type
reflection
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- reading habits
- alternative education
Key Concepts
humanism
education theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What topics would you explore next?
- How do you verify information?
A Different Perspective
Libraries can lack structured guidance.
