"The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
It's interesting that Goethe already thought that. And I read something similar by one of the great Greek writers, Plato or Sokrates or so. We all always believe that the next generation will be the end of civilization. But history has shown us that every generation has its ups and downs.
past, present, and future
May we all meet in heaven café
writing for eternity!"
Natalie Goldberg, Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
And all the readers, as well. Because otherwise, who would they be writing for?
"Human suffering anywhere concerns men and women everywhere." Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel knew what he was talking about. Let's hope that one day, everyone knows and will act accordingly.
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Elie Wiesel did indeed know what he was talking about! I wish the world knew it, too.
ReplyDeleteSo do I, Lark. If only more people would want to know.
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