“[Public] libraries should be open to all—except the censor.[Response to questionnaire in Saturday Review, October 29 1960]”

“If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all—except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty.[Response to questionnaire in Saturday Review, October 29 1960]”

“One of the nastier trends in library management in recent years is the notion that libraries should be 'responsive to their patrons'.”

“O love, how did you get here?--from "Nick and the Candlestick", written 29 October 1962”

“In the Land of Toys, every day, except Sunday, is a Saturday. Vacation begins on the first of January and ends on the last day of December. That is the place for me! All countries should be like it! How happy we should all be!”

“A library should be like a pair of open arms.”