Crisis Quote by A. B. Yehoshua
“In a time of crisis, there is rational tendency to turn to the writer.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on crisis response, 2010
During crises, people instinctively turn to writers for guidance and meaning.
In simple terms: Crises drive people to seek writers' insight.
Key Takeaway
Listen to writers for perspective in turmoil.
Themes
crisis
guidance
literature
human behavior
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- political unrest
- personal loss
- media analysis
Key Concepts
narrative therapy
social coping
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do narratives comfort in emergencies?
- What limits writers' influence?
A Different Perspective
Writers may not have practical solutions.
