Libraries quotes

Welcome to our collection of Library quotes! Libraries have long been regarded as sacred places of knowledge and refuge for book lovers and scholars alike. They are the treasure troves that hold an endless wealth of stories, ideas, and wisdom waiting to be discovered. In this page, we have curated a selection of quotes that celebrate the magic, wonder, and importance of libraries in our lives.

Libraries are more than just buildings filled with shelves of books. They are the gateways to other worlds and the windows to the past. As Umberto Eco once said, "The library is a cosmos made up of time. It is measured not in metres but in thought." These quotes capture the essence of what libraries represent – places where imagination takes flight, where minds expand, and where the pursuit of knowledge knows no bounds.

From well-known authors, philosophers, and intellectuals, these quotes highlight the profound impact libraries have on individuals and society as a whole. They remind us that libraries are not only repositories of information but also sanctuaries for contemplation, inspiration, and personal growth. As Ray Bradbury famously said, "Without libraries, what have we? We have no past and no future."

So, whether you're a passionate reader, a lover of books, or simply someone who appreciates the irreplaceable value of libraries in our world, we hope you find these quotes insightful, thought-provoking, and a testament to the enduring power of libraries.

Joyce Carol Oates
Libraries
People have libraries at home, they have bookshelves, they have CDs. And they sort of try, people try to bring great artists into their lives, into their physical houses and sort of live with portions of them. But they're not really deeply engaging with them.
Jorge Luis Borges
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I know of a wild region whose librarians repudiate the vain superstitious custom of seeking any sense in books and compare it to looking for meaning in dreams or in the chaotic lines of one's hands . . . They admit that the inventors of writing imitated the twenty-five natural symbols, but they maintain that this application is accidental and that books in themselves mean nothing. This opinion - we shall see - is not altogether false.
Jorge Luis Borges
Libraries
Yo, que me figuraba el Paraíso / Bajo la especie de una biblioteca. I have always imagined Paradise as a kind of library.
Jorge Luis Borges
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I know of one semibarbarous zone whose librarians repudiate the "vain and superstitious habit" of trying to find sense in books, equating such a quest with attempting to find meaning in dreams or in the chaotic lines on the palms of one's hand.
Jorge Luis Borges
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Like all those possessing a library, Aurelian was aware that he was guilty of not knowing his in its entirety.