Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Every library should try to be complete on something, if it were only the history of pinheads.

Every library should try to be complete on something, if it

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that every library should have a focus and strive to provide comprehensive resources on a specific subject, even if it seems insignificant or niche. Whether it is the history of pinheads or any other topic, the quote suggests that libraries should aim to be thorough and leave no stone unturned in their collections. It implies that a library's purpose is to gather knowledge and material on various subjects, regardless of their perceived significance, to serve the diverse interests and needs of its patrons.

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History

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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