in the Shadow of Greatness

 

February 10, 2004

a few words

Ursula K. Le Guin: A Few Words to a Young Writer
Copyright © 2001 by Ursula K. Le Guin

Socrates said, "The misuse of language induces evil in the soul." He wasn't talking about grammar. To misuse language ...


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jenn says...

I have long loved Ursula. She rocks.

Posted February 10, 2004 5:03 PM
Karen says...

I think what Ursula says here is so very right. A large part of what I'm learning is about language and how to responsibly use it, so that a) I can listen to people's stories and b) create stories to tell other people. This latter I hope to be able to do in order to help people understand and take hold of the spiritual dimension of their lives. Storytelling is an art that's used in many different ways, but as Ursula points out, it should always be used with great responsibility and due care because of its power for great good or great evil.

Posted February 13, 2004 7:50 AM