
“In general, literature is a natural adversary of totalitarianism. Tyrannical governments all view literature in the same way: as their enemy.”
–Ismail Kadare
I have been getting bogged down in the never-ending slog of bad news — conflict, stupidity, bias, hate, tension, sexism, violence. This quote was a great reminder that even on days when I don’t have the energy to do much, I can at least keep reading and keep thinking.