millerlibrarian’s most recent Quotables

I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.

A library's function is to give the public in the quickest and cheapeast way information, inspiration, and recreation. If a better way than the book can be found, we should use it.

Librarians are almost always very helpful and often almost absurdly knowledgeable. Their skills are probably very underestimated and largely underemployed.

One can never have too many librarian friends

Libraries are not made; they grow.

Good libraries are as essential to an education and informed people as the school system itself. The library is not only the custodian of our cultural heritage but the key to progress and the advancement of knowledge. With increasing leisure its resources can enrich the quality of American life.

"What is more important to a library than anything else - than everything else - is the fact that it exists."

Collaboration equals innovation

Without mission, there's no purpose. Without vision, there's no destination. Without values, there are no guiding principles.

I’m only one person and I can’t do everything. But I can do something. I will not let the fact that I can’t do everything prevent me from doing what I can.

Assume that discovery happens everywhere, and focus on fulfilment

Think highly of yourself, for the world takes you at your own estimate

Innovation comes from creating environments where ideas connect.

There is no remedy for love but to love more.

Ah, gravity - thou art a heartless bitch.

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.

And don’t worry about losing. If it is right, it happens—The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away.

Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.