All of us are made up of the stories that we listen to, the ones we disagree with and the ones that we agree with.
Stanley CrouchRead
Our job as writers and thinkers in the time is how to bring about the occasions that let people have that first-person experience - or the metaphoric experience that allows them to see human continuity as opposed to total threat, total willingness to do violence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writers and thinkers should create opportunities for people to connect with their shared humanity rather than focus on conflict.
In this quote, Stanley Crouch emphasizes the responsibility of writers and thinkers to cultivate moments that foster deep, personal understanding among people. Instead of highlighting division and violence, it is crucial to frame experiences in a way that underscores our common humanity, allowing individuals to appreciate the continuity and connection that exists within the human experience.
Themes
WritingHumanityExperienceUnderstandingViolenceContinuity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the role of art in promoting peace.
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