“A writer, I think, is someone who pays attention to the world. That means trying to understand, take in, connect with, what wickedness human beings are capable of; and not be corrupted - made cynical, superficial - by this understanding.” ThinkingWorldTryingHumansMeanMadeUnderstandingHuman BeingsPayAttentionCapablePay AttentionCynicalSuperficialWickedness Book:Susan Sontag: Ansprachen aus Anlass der Verleihung Source: Susan Sontag: Ansprachen aus Anlass der Verleihung
“It is so important not to let ourselves off the hook or to become apathetic or cynical by telling ourselves that nothing works or makes a difference. Every day, light your small candle.... The inaction and actions of many human beings over a long time contributed to the crises our children face, and it is the action and struggle of many human beings over time that will solve them-with God's help. So every day, light your small candle.” HumansChildrenLongImportantHelpingLightActionFacesDifferencesHuman BeingsStruggleLong TimeOur ChildrenCrisisEnvironmentalSolveMaking A DifferenceCandleCynicalSustainabilityHookInactionApathetic Author:Marian Wright Edelman