O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
The student has his Rome, his Florence, his whole glowing Italy, within the four walls of his library. He has in his books the ruins of an antique world and the glories of a modern one.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A library offers students access to vast knowledge and experiences from different eras.
This quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow highlights the idea that a library is a treasure trove of knowledge, providing a world of experiences and insights from both ancient and modern times. It emphasizes how books can transport students to different places and times, enriching their understanding of history, culture, and the human experience without ever leaving their own space.
Themes
LibraryKnowledgeBooksEducationLearningHistory
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech, one could use this quote to inspire new graduates about the importance of lifelong learning.
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To be seventy years old is like climbing the Alps. You reach a snow-crowned summit, and see behind you the deep valley stretching miles and miles away, and before you other summits higher and whiter, which you may have strength to climb, or may not. Then you sit down and meditate and wonder which it will be.
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