“People use drugs, legal and illegal, because their lives are intolerably painful or dull. They hate their work and find no rest in their leisure. They are estranged from their families and their neighbors. It should tell us something that in healthy societies drug use is celebrative, convivial, and occasional, whereas among us it is lonely, shameful, and addictive. We need drugs, apparently, because we have lost each other.”
Quote by Wendell Berry
Work
The Art of the Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays of Wendell Berry
This book is a compilation of essays by Wendell Berry, focusing on the importance of sustainable agriculture and the relationship between human communities and the land. Berry's work delves into the philosophical and practical aspects of living in harmony with nature, emphasizing the value of traditional farming practices and rural communities. more
Author
Wendell Berry
Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more
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