I think the health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness abo…

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I think the health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture, and our concern for the future, can all be tested by how well we support our libraries. ✨ Carl Sagan (2011). Cosmos, p.307, Ballantine Books
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I think the health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture, and our concern for the future, can all be tested by how well we support our libraries. ✨ Carl Sagan (2011). Cosmos, p.307, Ballantine Books

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