A Passage from The Dispossessed

[lillibet]

The following is a passage from The Dispossessed by Ursula K. LeGuin that frequently comes to mind when I think about, oh, a whole range of subjects. This time it was triggered by something that lifecollage posted, but when I found it, I realized that it was perhaps less relevant to her post than I originally thought and that I would like to have it in my

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[lillibet]

Yeah, it's a really good book. There are a number of different bits from it that I think of frequently and a lot of real-world reminders of the problems she was examining.

[ceo]

I love that quote. I also really like Shevek's speech at the rally.

"anarres" used to be one of my standard computer names. Now I name them after single-malt scotches. Guess I've become comfortable and bourgeois in my old age.

[sethg_prime]

To what extent are hierarchical organizations (such as armies) means to an end (such as killing people), and to what extent are they ends in themselves? A lot of people seem to get enjoyment out of bossing other people around, above and beyond the enjoyment they get from whatever their servants bring them.

[labingi]

Good quote. Boy, The Dispossessed never seems to lose relevance. (Kind of sad, in a way.)

[spwebdesign]

I have yet to read The Dispossessed, but you know I think Le Guin is the greatest. ;)