The aeroplane and the radio have brought us closer together.
The very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in men, cries out for universal brotherhood for the unity of us all.
Even now my voice is reaching millions throughout the world, millions of despairing men, women and little children, victims of a system that makes men torture and imprison innocent people.
To those who can hear me, I say "Do not despair".
――チャップリンの『独裁者』より
失意の淵に居るわたしは、この言葉を思い出した。
実に勇気を湧き立たせられる演説だ。
でも、駄目かもしれない。ハンナではない今のわたしには、効き目が無い。
ただ、眠りたい。春が来るまで眠り続けたい。
