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Quote by Lenrie Peters
Literature will help us live in a dynamic way, if not we must prepare to expire.
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The quote presents literature as a way to keep living actively and openly in a changing world. Without that kind of engagement, life may become stagnant, leaving us to “prepare to expire.” It treats literature not as mere entertainment, but as something that helps people remain alert, responsive, and fully involved in life.
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- Commonwealth Essays and Studies, “Interview with Gambian writer Lenrie Peters”
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