There is not a single newspaper article that deserves to be printed and saved for the future, as is done with all literature of value. So how is it possible that so many people read and are convinced of the false importance attributed to newspaper articles? Journalism never brings the reader closer to any truly important issue. What it does is distance him from his individuality and involve him in issues that are completely outside his sphere of influence, that do not interfere with his life, and when they do interfere, it is the kind of interference against which nothing can be done. A practical contribution, therefore, is nil; not to mention that, more often than not, journalism inspires nothing but bad feelings. It is always best to despise it. And, depending on it for one’s livelihood, it is best to leave it and seek another profession. Apart from that, there are good journalists. But a good journalist is a sick man who cannot leave journalism because he suffers from having it as his vocation.