"We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. But so did the divine right of kings."
Ursula K. Le Guin, one of the greatest writers and visionaries of our time, reminds us that capitalism is not eternal. The quotation comes from the scathing acceptance speech Ursula K. Le Guin gave when receiving the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.
Used with permission of the Ursula K. Le Guin Literary Trust.
Watch the whole speech below.
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About the Illustrator:
Roger Peet is an artist, printmaker, muralist etc. etc. living in Portland, Oregon. He coordinates the national Endangered Species Mural Project, and helps to run the cooperative Flight 64 print studio in Portland. Check out his other work HERE.
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