A book is a fragile creature, it suffers the wear of time, it fears rodents, the elements and clumsy hands. so the librarian protects the books not only against mankind but also against nature and devotes his life to this war with the forces of oblivion.
Copy QuoteThere is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly.
Copy Quote View & ShareFor my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.
Copy Quote View & ShareThe earth has received the embrace of the sun and we shall see the results of that love.
Copy Quote View & ShareIt is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake.
Copy Quote View & ShareOcean is more ancient than the mountains, and freighted with the memories and the dreams of Time.
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