"The literary culture, if you examine it, the high literary culture is that which preserves the government and you know it's really the talk for those who have"
- Kathy Acker
About this Quote
In this quote, author Kathy Acker is talking about the role of literary culture in maintaining government and its influence on those who are privileged sufficient to be a part of it. She suggests that the high literary culture, which is frequently associated with the elite and educated, serves as a way of preserving the status quo and upholding the federal government's power. This literary culture is viewed as a type of interaction and discourse for those who are already in positions of power and privilege. Acker's words highlight the interconnectedness of literature, politics, and social hierarchy, and the methods which they can enhance each other.
This quote is written / told by Kathy Acker between April 18, 1947 and November 30, 1997. He/she was a famous Activist from USA.
The author also have 32 other quotes.
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"Of course as children, we all, in all cultures and societies, learn behavior from observation, imitation, and encouragement of various kinds. So by the suggestion made, we all 'pretend' most of the time"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
