Breyten Breytenbach quotes

Breyten Breytenbach is a South African writer, poet, and visual artist known for his opposition to apartheid. His work reflects themes of exile, identity, and social justice, often blending surrealism with political commentary. He has also gained recognition for his activism and contributions to contemporary literature. Here are 7 of his quotes:

In reality the workings of your governing system are opaque and covert, while hiding in the chattering spotlight of an ostensible transparency, even though the ultimate objective is clear. (Breyten Breytenbach)

The goal, I submit, is obvious: subjugating the world (which is barbarian, dangerous, envious and ungrateful) to US power for the sake of America's interests.

Breyten Breytenbach

Better still - your history has shown how powerful a moral catharsis expressed through popular resistance to injustice can sometimes be; I have in mind the grassroots opposition to the Vietnam War.

Breyten Breytenbach

In dancing with the enemy one follows his steps even if counting under one's breath.

Breyten Breytenbach

The predominant yardstick of your government is not human rights but national interests.

Breyten Breytenbach

Dangerous because your present Administration and its specialized agencies by all accounts know no restraint in hitting out at any perceived enemy of America, and nobody or nothing can protect one from their vindictiveness.

Breyten Breytenbach

I think it's an area that one writes from that is curious because it is not a clearly defined partisan one.

Breyten Breytenbach

Breyten Breytenbach

Breyten Breytenbach - Image

Photo: Luigi Novi, CC BY 3.0

Occupation: South African Writer
Born: September 16, 1939
Died: November 24, 2024
Quotes count: 7

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