Quote by Wendell Berry

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.

It is a horrible fact that we can read in the daily paper, w

Summary

This quote highlights the desensitization and detachment that has become common in society today. The daily exposure to news reports of death and destruction has become so routine that it no longer evokes strong emotions or prompts us to take action. The quote criticizes this indifference, suggesting that we should be deeply affected and motivated to bring about change in the face of such tragic events.

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By Wendell Berry

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