Congratulations on the new library, because it isn't just a library. It is a space ship that will take you to the farthest reaches of the Universe, a time machine that will take you to the far past and the far future, a teacher that knows more than any human being, a friend that will amuse you and console you -- and most of all, a gateway, to a better and happier and more usefulIsaac Asimov
About This Quote
This is a quote from the film, The Secret of the Universe. It's a real quote from a real book, written by a real man. It's a simple message about the importance of libraries. In this case, the library takes on a new meaning as it becomes a time machine to take you all sorts of places. Like the library, you can escape from your problems and return to your normal life refreshed and happy.
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