A short story is the ultimate close-up magic trick -- a couple of thousand words to take you around the universe or break your heart.
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Libraries really are the gates to the future.
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What this quote means
Libraries provide access to knowledge and possibilities for the future.
In this quote, Neil Gaiman emphasizes the vital role that libraries play in society as gateways to knowledge and future opportunities. By providing access to books, information, and resources, libraries empower individuals to learn, grow, and shape their own destinies, ultimately influencing the trajectory of society as a whole.
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LibrariesFutureKnowledgeEducationAccess
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In a speech about community resources, one could say, 'As Neil Gaiman put it, 'Libraries really are the gates to the future.'
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