"The really avid collector feels that she should buy as many dolls as possible so as to preserve them . . . " Kay Desmond, The All Color Book of Dolls. When I get really discouraged, I turn to my books, especially books about dolls. I love those by my friends, the late R. Lane Herron, and the late Mary Hillier, and also the introductory pages of Carl Fox's The Doll. Desmond's book is a recent reread, and the above quote just struck me. They remind me of why I started collecting, and why I started the museum. Do you have an inspiration quote or author that keeps you going? We'd love to know at the museum.