Quote by John Updike

I would rather have as my patron a host of anonymous citizens digging into their own pockets for the price of a book or a magazine than a small body of enlightened and responsible men administering public funds. I would rather chance my personal vision of truth striking home here and there in the chaos of publication that exists than attempt to filter it through a few sets of official, honorably public-spirited scruples.

I would rather have as my patron a host of anonymous citizen

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses a preference for the support of anonymous citizens who willingly contribute their own money towards the creation and distribution of books or magazines, rather than relying on a select group of well-intentioned individuals who manage public funds. The author is inclined to trust the impact of their personal vision of truth being disseminated through a chaotic publishing environment, rather than compromising it by filtering it through the limited perspectives and ethical considerations of a few official authorities. It highlights the value of decentralized, individual engagement in shaping and maintaining a diverse and dynamic public discourse.

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