A library bears similar qualities to a hospital. Librarians are like doctors, books the prescriptions.

About This Quote

The library is a place where you can find something to help you get over your depression. You can escape into a new world, a book that helps you find yourself again. This quote comes from the movie, The Shawshank Redemption. It shows how books have been used to help heal the soul of many people, from forgiveness to self-confidence.

Source: Longbourn Library: A Novel Of Pride, Prejudice, And Books

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