Quote by Norman Cousins, American Library

A library, to modify the famous metaphor of Socrates, should be the delivery room for the birth of ideas a place where history comes to life.

A library, to modify the famous metaphor of Socrates, should

Summary

This quote suggests that a library is more than just a storage place for books; rather, it is a space where ideas are born and history is animated. Comparing it to a delivery room implies that a library is a nurturing environment where new concepts are conceived, nourished, and brought into existence. It emphasizes the importance of libraries as dynamic and transformative spaces, where knowledge is generated and historical context is given vitality.

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By Norman Cousins, American Library

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