Quote by J. Donald Adams

There are times when I think that the ideal library is composed solely of reference books. They are like understanding friends-always ready to change the subject when you have had enough of this or that.

There are times when I think that the ideal library is compo

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This quote suggests that in a perfect library, reference books are essential. They are described as "understanding friends" who are constantly available to divert our attention to different topics whenever we become tired or uninterested in the current subject. The statement implies that reference books possess an inherent ability to adapt to our needs and provide an endless source of knowledge and intellectual stimulation in a library setting.

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