LibrariesAreNeccessaryGardens, UnsurpassedAtGrowingExcitement

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When we see a library we see a place for people to grow and gain knowledge and experience, and we often forget that it is also a place for plants and flowers to grow. The library should be like a garden where plants and flowers can grow and thrive, and hopefully teach us something as well.

Source: Please Bury Me In The Library

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