"With the myth of the State out of the way, the real mutuality and reciprocity of society and individual became clear. Sacrifice might be demanded of the individual, but never compromise: for though only the society could give security and stability, only the individual, the person, had the power of moral choiceāthe power of change, the essential function of life. The Odonian society was conceived as a permanent revolution, and revolution begins in the thinking mind."
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Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin (21 October 1929 ā 22 January 2018) was an American writer, known mostly for her work in science fiction and fantasy. She received the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Locus Award, and World Fantasy Award, and was made a Grandmaster of Science Fiction in 2003.
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