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Susan Orlean
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Each librarian is a guardian of knowledge, protecting the stories of humanity.
From The Library Book
Every flower is a story waiting to be told.
From The Orchid Thief
A library is not just a place to find books; it is a place to find oneself.
From The Library Book
Orchids are like a secret society; they are beautiful and rare.
From The Orchid Thief
There's a thrill in the hunt, a rush in the chase.
From The Orchid Thief
To love something is to want to understand it.
From The Orchid Thief
The beauty of orchids is in their complexity.
From The Orchid Thief
People are obsessed with the idea of ownership.
From The Orchid Thief
Libraries are a place of refuge, a safe space where people can escape the outside world.
From The Library Book
The pursuit of beauty can lead to obsession.
From The Orchid Thief