"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 Ms. 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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