Quote by Virginia Woolf

I ransack public libraries, and find them full of sunk treasure.

I ransack public libraries, and find them full of sunk treas

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker extensively explores public libraries and considers them to be a vast source of hidden gems or valuable information. It implies that the individual engages in thorough research, scouring through the library's books and resources to discover valuable insights, knowledge, and treasures that might otherwise be overlooked or underappreciated by others. It highlights the desire for intellectual exploration, highlighting the abundance of valuable resources that can be found in these often-neglected repositories of knowledge.

By Virginia Woolf

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