Quote by Nicholson Baker

Footnotes are the finer-suckered surfaces that allow testicular paragraphs to hold fast to the wider reality of the library.

Footnotes are the finer-suckered surfaces that allow testicu

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that footnotes in a text serve as the means by which a paragraph can firmly attach itself to the broader realm of knowledge found in a library. Just as a suction cup allows for a secure grip, footnotes provide additional information or references that support and substantiate the content of a paragraph. They enhance the depth and credibility of the text by connecting it to the wealth of information available in a library.

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