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Books Quote by Ray Bradbury

“Somewhere the saving and putting away had to begin again and someone had to do the saving and keeping, one way or another, in books, in records, in people's heads, any way at all so long as it was safe, free from moths, silverfish, rust and dry rot and men with matches.” quote by Ray Bradbury
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““Somewhere the saving and putting away had to begin again and someone had to do the saving and keeping, one way or another, in books, in records, in people's heads, any way at all so long as it was safe, free from moths, silverfish, rust and dry rot and men with matches.””

Ray Bradbury

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “The Illustrated Man”, 1951

Preserve memories and knowledge by storing them safely, protecting them from decay and loss.

In simple terms: Keep important things safe from damage.

Key Takeaway

Safeguard valuable information.

Themes

memory preservation legacy

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family histories
  • digital data backup
  • museum curation

Key Concepts

archival science cognitive psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you consider worth preserving?
  • How do you balance safety with sharing?
A Different Perspective

Over‑protecting can hinder accessibility.

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