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Why would anyone consider it an insult to compare libraries to food pantries? They are both charitable efforts in the interests of society. Is there somehow a difference between accepting charity in the form of food or in the form of a book?
But before we jump heading into that rabbit hole...I’m trying to communicate that we should take our spot as society builders when we rise to the position to be able to do so. Maybe nobody has ever told you to bring more food than your own family eats to a block party or a church pot luck. Maybe nobody has explained that you bring something like a bottle of whine, a salad a dessert when you are invited to dinner.....or that you reciprocate at some point in the future. Maybe you don’t realize that you pay extra for friends and family rather than expect a discount. Maybe you don’t realize that your wedding gift should cost more than the food you eat at the wedding does.
At some point....you are supposed to be the one who makes it possible for the fireworks to happen.
You come to realize that books don’t just happen. They aren’t mechanical widgets or gallons of milk.
Support the art that brings you so much joy...take your place as a responsible adult in the world who doesn’t just show up for the goodies provided by others.
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