Quote by Norman Mailer, (speech given at
We are in love with the word. We are proud of it. The word precedes the formation of the state. The word comes to us from every avatar of early human existence. As writers, we are obliged more than others to keep our lives attached to the primitive power of the word. From India, out of the Vedas, we still hear: On the spoken word, all the gods depend, all beasts and men; in the world live all creatures...The word is the name of the divine world.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the significance and importance of words in human existence. It points out that the word is not merely a tool of communication, but a force that has been present since the earliest stages of human civilization. It highlights the idea that as writers, it is our responsibility to recognize and respect the primal power of words, as they hold immense influence over not only human beings but also the divine and natural world. The reference to the Vedas further reinforces the reverence placed on words, suggesting that they bring together all beings and encompass the divine realm.
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