Books Quote by Tara Bray Smith
““It is a truth universally acknowledged that people write the darnedest things in the margins of their books.””
About This Quote
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.
Notice and respect personal marginalia.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- reading clubs
- personal journals
- library archives
- creative writing workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you write in margins?
- How do marginal notes change your reading?
Margins may be misinterpreted or ignored, limiting their impact.