[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fY11WwizbUa72EQ583ON_l1ImSVKBRpDuX7PRqAZXB3o":3,"$fBGIUWUO4mbRWeisVqgLAPkAWGzcFzbWuztdU6lQcANE":16},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},12626,"Lawrence Clark Powell","L",22,null,"lawrence-clark-powell",[12],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},60,"writing",6,{"quotes":17,"pagination":111},[18,25,31,37,47,58,68,79,91,102],{"id":19,"quote_text":20,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":21,"author":22,"source":23,"quote_tag":24,"commentary":9},3216853,"Writing is a solitary occupation. Family, friends, and society are natural enemies of the writer. He must be alone, uninterrupted and slightly savage if he is to sustain and complete an undertaking.",false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":26,"quote_text":27,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":21,"author":28,"source":29,"quote_tag":30,"commentary":9},3216812,"The good writer, the great writer, has what I have called the three S’s: the power to see, to sense, and to say. That is, he is perceptive, he is feeling, and he has the power to express in language what he observes and reacts to.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":32,"quote_text":33,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":21,"author":34,"source":35,"quote_tag":36,"commentary":9},3216797,"We all think were going to be great and we feel a little bit robbed when our expectation aren’t met, but sometimes our expectations sell us short. Sometimes the expected simply pales in comparison to the Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":38,"quote_text":39,"author_id":5,"source_id":40,"has_image":21,"author":41,"source":42,"quote_tag":43,"commentary":9},2228111,"We all think were going to be great and we feel a little bit robbed when our expectation aren't met, but sometimes our expectations sell us short. Sometimes the expected simply pales in comparison to the Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow.",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[44],{"id":45,"tag":46},5212048,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":40,"has_image":21,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},2228103,"Believers and doers are what we need - faithful librarians who are humble in the presence of books.... To be in a library is one of the purest of all experiences. This awareness of library's unique, even sacred nature, is what should be instilled in our neophites.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[53],{"id":54,"tag":55},5212040,{"id":56,"tag_name":57},11,"book",{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":40,"has_image":21,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":67},2228093,"A book is one of the most patient of all man's inventions. Centuries mean nothing to a well-made book. It awaits its destined reader, come when he may, with eager hand and seeing eye. Then occurs one of the great examples of union, that of a man with a book, pleasurable, sometimes fruitful, potentially world-changing, simple; and in a library...witho ut cost to the reader.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[64],{"id":65,"tag":66},5212033,{"id":56,"tag_name":57},"**The Backstory**\n\nLawrence Clark Powell, a renowned librarian and writer, penned these words likely during his tenure as director of the University of California Library (1934-1967). At that time, libraries were undergoing significant transformations, shifting from mere repositories of knowledge to vibrant cultural institutions. Powell's sentiment reflects his deep understanding of the symbiotic relationship between readers and books.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nPowell's statement belies a profound paradox: **the value of patience in creative endeavors lies not in waiting for recognition or reward but in allowing the work itself to transcend time**. What most people miss is that Powell isn't merely extolling the virtues of well-made books; he's highlighting the dynamic between creator, artifact, and reader as a union that can be world-changing. This union doesn't rely on external validation but rather on the intrinsic qualities of the book itself.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, modern creatives should **emphasize craftsmanship over visibility**, focusing on creating work that stands the test of time rather than seeking immediate acclaim or attention. By doing so, they can tap into a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment, knowing that their creations have the potential to endure long after they've moved on to other projects.",{"id":69,"quote_text":70,"author_id":5,"source_id":40,"has_image":21,"author":71,"source":72,"quote_tag":73,"commentary":9},2228083,"Reading books is good,\nRereading good books is better.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[74],{"id":75,"tag":76},5212024,{"id":77,"tag_name":78},52,"reading",{"id":80,"quote_text":81,"author_id":5,"source_id":40,"has_image":21,"author":82,"source":83,"quote_tag":84,"commentary":90},2228078,"Books are islands in the ocean of time. They are also oases in the deserts of time.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[85],{"id":86,"tag":87},5212011,{"id":88,"tag_name":89},3378,"ocean","**The Backstory**\n\nLawrence Clark Powell, a librarian and writer, coined this phrase in his 1945 book \"Books: The Basic Principles of Library Classification.\" At the time, Powell was struggling to find meaning in the chaos of war-torn Los Angeles, where he had recently relocated. His words reflect his desire for refuge from the turmoil surrounding him.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThis quote reveals a paradoxical understanding of books as both static and dynamic entities. On one hand, books are \"islands\" - fixed points in time that provide stability and continuity amidst the flux of life. Yet, they are also \"oases,\" suggesting that they offer not only refuge but also rejuvenation and inspiration.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider how you can treat your work or creative projects as both anchors in turbulent times and catalysts for renewal. By recognizing books (or any knowledge) as a source of both stability and revitalization, you can navigate the challenges of modern life with greater purpose and imagination.\n\nAs a dual-expert, I'd like to add that this quote speaks to the importance of integrating intellectual pursuits into one's daily routine. In an era where information is abundant but often overwhelming, Powell's words remind us that books can serve as both a source of comfort and a wellspring of creativity, helping us to stay grounded amidst the chaos of contemporary life.",{"id":92,"quote_text":93,"author_id":5,"source_id":40,"has_image":21,"author":94,"source":95,"quote_tag":96,"commentary":9},2228070,"I have always been reconciled to the fact that I was born a bibliomaniac, never have I sought a cure, and my dearest friends have been drawn from those likewise suffering from book madness.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[97],{"id":98,"tag":99},5212005,{"id":100,"tag_name":101},4428,"facts",{"id":103,"quote_text":104,"author_id":5,"source_id":40,"has_image":21,"author":105,"source":106,"quote_tag":107,"commentary":9},2228061,"This is the gift all writers seek-to write language that incandesces yet does not melt.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[108],{"id":109,"tag":110},5211998,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"currentPage":112,"totalPages":113,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":114},1,3,10]