Albert CamusThe purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.
About This Quote
The history of books is filled with many stories that have shaped the way that people think about the world. One of the most important historical texts are those written by people who are interested in keeping civilization from destroying itself. This quote from Aldous Huxley captures the importance to writing to make sure that we don’t destroy ourselves or each other.
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