Quote by Kurt Vonnegut
And on the subject of burning books: I want to congratulate librarians, not famous for their physical strength or their powerful political connections or their great wealth, who, all over this country, have staunchly resisted anti-democratic bullies who have tried to remove certain books from their shelves, and have refused to reveal to thought police the names of persons who have checked out those titles.So the America I loved still exists, if not in the White House or the Supreme Court or the Senate or the House of Representatives or the media. The America I love still exists at the front desks of our public libraries.
Summary
This quote praises librarians as unsung heroes who have bravely defended democracy by resisting censorship and protecting citizens' intellectual freedom. It acknowledges their courage for standing up against those who attempt to ban or censor certain books. The quote suggests that, although the current political landscape might not represent the ideal America, the true essence of the nation persists within the dedicated and principled librarians who refuse to compromise the right to access information.
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