“A country that does not respect its writers is a country that does not respect itself.”
What this quote means
This quote asserts that respect for writers is an indicator of a nation's moral health. Writers are the critical conscience of a country; ignoring or repressing them deprives democracy of necessary reflection. A country that doesn't respect its writers deprives itself of its own voice, its own mirror.
How to apply it daily
Support a writer or independent journalist from your country by reading their work, sharing it, or participating in literary events.
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