Civilization Quotes
The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.
"The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself."— Albert Camus
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Meaning of this quote
Writing can serve a public responsibility by confronting dangers to shared human life. The sentence gives literature a role beyond private expression.
Key takeaway:
Ask what a piece of writing helps people notice or protect.
Origin of the quote
Commonly presented as a summary of Camus’s Nobel-era argument about the writer’s responsibility.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe Nobel speech supports the related theme of preventing destruction, but the posted sentence was not confirmed as its exact wording. Treat it as a paraphrase.
