“I saw a stop sign, and it occurred to me that just as no one expects a stop sign to stop a car, I shouldn’t expect words to substitute for experience. That’s not their job, although words certainly can be misused in that way. The job of words is to direct us toward experience, to round out experience, to facilitate experience, and to give us ways to share at least pale shadows of that experience with those we love. And the job of words is to help us learn to be — and act — human.”
Quote by Derrick Jensen
Work
Walking on Water: Reading, Writing, and Revolution
Walking on Water: Reading, Writing, and Revolution is a thought-provoking examination of the profound impact that literature and the written word have on societal transformations. The book investigates how reading and writing have been instrumental in sparking and sustaining revolutionary movements, illustrating the intricate relationship between language and social activism. It provides a critical analysis of the role of literature in shaping public discourse and fostering collective action. more
Author
Derrick Jensen
Derrick Jensen is an American author, environmental activist, and speaker. His work primarily focuses on environmental justice, social justice, and the impact of humans on nature. Jensen is known for his radical writing style and critical analysis of environmental destruction. more
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