Again, both literature and philosophy work by appealing to certain reigning idols.
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Literature isn't a moral beauty contest. Its power arises from the authority and audacity with which the impersonation is pulled off; the belief it inspires is what counts.
Lastly, literature and philosophy both allow past idols to be resurrected with a frequency which would be truly distressing to a sober scientist.
Literature and philosophy both allow past idols to be resurrected with a frequency which would be truly distressing to a sober scientist.
In my teens, I developed a passionate idolatry for a teacher of English literature. I wanted to do something that he would approve of more, so I thought I should be some sort of a scholar.
Literature helps us transcend ourselves.
Literature is an avenue to glory, ever open for those ingenious men who are deprived of honours or of wealth.
I've had many idols growing up. The inclination for idol worship comes naturally to me.
Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.
I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.
The aim of literary ambition is to demonstrate one's greatness of soul.
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