Books Quote by Terry Pratchett
“The space between the young reader’s eyeballs and the printed page is a holy place and officialdom should trample all over it at their peril.’”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, 1995
The act of reading creates a sacred space that authority should not corrupt.
In simple terms: Reading is a sacred act.
Key Takeaway
Protect reading spaces.
Themes
literacy
freedom
authority
Mood
defiant
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- schools
- libraries
- personal study
- online forums
Key Concepts
sacredness
intellectual autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you defend reading freedom?
- What does a “holy place” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Censorship threatens that sacred space.
