(7) Snow Line

One of the best things about Le Guin's address is that it's written in pretty simple language. There are hardly any words with more than two syllables, and she keeps her sentences short and to the point.

But.

Her speech is remarkable in the sense that her words, while simple, are very carefully chosen. Every sentence has an obvious meaning, and then a deeper, more ambiguous one that only reveals itself upon some contemplation. You could write entire essays on a single sentence in this address. So, while anyone can read it, not everyone will really understand it.

…and that's why we're here.