“It is a horrible fact that we can read in the daily paper, without interrupting our breakfast, numerical reckonings of death and destruction that ought to break our hearts or scare us out of our wits.”
Quote by Wendell Berry
Work
It All Turns on Affection: The Jefferson Lecture and Other Essays
This book compiles a series of essays that delve into the concept of affection and its profound influence on human experiences, societal dynamics, and personal relationships. 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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