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Writers Are Idolized Not Because They Love Their Fellow Men, Which Is Never A Recommendation And In Extreme Instances Leads To Crucifixion, But Because Their Self-love Is In Tune With Current Fears And Desires, And In Giving It Expression They Are Speaking For An Inarticulate Multitude.

-Hugh Kingsmill

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Writers Are Idolized Not Because They Love

Hugh Kingsmill

Writers Are Idolized Not Because They Love Their Fellow Men, Which Is Never A Recommendation And In Extreme Instances Leads To Crucifixion, But Because Their Self-love Is In Tune With Current Fears And Desires, And In Giving It Expression They Are Speaking For An Inarticulate Multitude.

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