Beyond the Halls: An Insider's Guide to Loving Museums
Mackenzie Finklea
Top 10 Best Quotes
“Humans aren’t here for long—nor, as a species, have we been here for more than a blink of the cosmic eye. Armed with the knowledge of our fleeting existence, we seek to leave a mark—some immortal legacy to compensate for the crushing weight of recognizing our own mortality.”
“Often, the story of an artifact’s journey is more remarkable than the object itself.”
“It is human nature, it seems, to have the desire to leave a legacy, to leave something behind, to be remembered.”
“History is everything that's already happened, right up to the moment you read these words. That's a lot to tackle for one museum, but not to worry, there are hundreds.”
“When you make changes to preserve something, whether an artifact or an entire building, you risk altering the object and it’s history. However, if you don’t, you risk losing it entirely.”
“Technology continues to be used to change the way we experience museums and the ways we learn and absorb information.”
“Sure, nothing lasts forever, but don’t focus on things that might end...enjoy them for what they are today. No one knows what tomorrow might bring.”
“Museums are preserving the past and propelling us into the future.”
“Many people seem to think that museums are obsolete now that we have the internet, but the reality is, museums are so critical to the preservation of human culture.”
“It was here long before me, and I always assumed it would exist long after. Perhaps that’s what hurt the most; realizing the fleeting nature of even the most monolithic of objects.”
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