Quote by B. K. Sandwell

I am what libraries and librarians have made me, with little assistance from a professor of Greek and poets.

I am what libraries and librarians have made me, with little

Summary

This quote implies that the person's education and intellectual growth are primarily attributable to libraries and librarians, rather than any formal academic teachers. It suggests that they gained more knowledge and inspiration from reading books and interacting with librarians than from traditional sources like professors of Greek language or poets. It emphasizes the value of libraries as institutions of learning and the important role that librarians play in shaping individuals' intellectual pursuits.

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By B. K. Sandwell

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