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“It is a truth universally acknowledged that people write the darnedest things in the margins of their books.” quote by Tara Bray Smith
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““It is a truth universally acknowledged that people write the darnedest things in the margins of their books.””

Tara Bray Smith

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Source Book: The Book of Margins by Tara Bray Smith, 2015

People often jot personal thoughts, jokes, or secrets in book margins, revealing hidden inner lives.

In simple terms: People write secret notes in book edges.

Key Takeaway

Notice and respect personal marginalia.

Themes

creativity privacy expression

Mood

reflective curious

Type

observational literary

When to use this quote

  • reading clubs
  • personal journals
  • library archives
  • creative writing workshops

Key Concepts

personal narrative spontaneity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you write in margins?
  • How do marginal notes change your reading?
A Different Perspective

Margins may be misinterpreted or ignored, limiting their impact.

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