“I’ve often envied those writers in the Western world who can peacefully practice their craft and earn a living thereby… What [the… — KEN SARO WIWA written to PEN Center USA from his prison cell in Nigeria shortly before his execution Life Copy Share Image
![“I’ve often envied those writers in the Western world who can peacefully practice their craft and earn a living thereby… What [the authorities here] cannot stand is that a writer should give voice to the voiceless or organize them for action. In short, they do not want literature on the streets!” quote by KEN SARO WIWA written to PEN Center USA from his prison cell in Nigeria shortly before his execution](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/565/ken-saro-wiwa-written-to-pen-c_life_i-ve-often-envied-those-writers-in-the-w_666848.jpg)