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We collect, classify, catalog, curate and exhibit to challenge and express ourselves, acquire and contribute knowledge, organize and preserve our universe.

[…] the rarity of a piece can not only make it valuable, but it can also stimulate certain parts of the brain that register this uniqueness […] Another contributing motive for some collectors is pride in acquiring exquisite objects. […] Other collectors, aside from the rareness of the piece, want to acquire it at a modest price. […] Then, there are collectors who feel a sense of history when they assemble precious items. […] This collector may hope to build a legacy by passing on special objects to future generations. […] Other collectors find that the collecting process provides intellectual satisfaction. The gathering of pieces in a specific area requires discipline, knowledge, and an eye for the unusual or particularly beautiful. […] Collectors also gather what they consider treasures to enhance their network of friends; in other words, they have a social motivation for collecting. […] The enjoyment of arranging and rearranging a collection can be the motivation for other collectors.—Collecting: An Urge That’s Hard to Resist | Psychology Today
Artworks and objects collected, preserved, or presented by collectors and curators communicate meaning and often tell a story of personal, social, or cultural significance.—Collecting and Curating Meaning-filled Objects – Guide | Craft in America
Classification provides a system for organizing a universe of items, be they objects, concepts, or records.—Dewey Decimal Classification

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