Every life contains a drama of its own that does not fit most generalizations. Even the simplest nature, with the most mundane interests, brings something entirely individual into existence. That is why it is sometimes resistant to advice and plunges into seemingly unsolvable problems. What is hidden in this stems from the old observation of St. Thomas Aquinas: particular circumstances require particular procedures. To ignore this is to always remove the reality of the situation.
Category: Notes
For the Reader, Nothing Compares…
For the reader, nothing compares to those moments when the lines he reads seem to come from within himself. Of the many sensations that literature can produce, this is perhaps the most special, since, inside or outside literature, moments of such identification are rare. And if, in life, it produces true friendships, in literature it gives rise to a similar bond. From then on, those lines will be shared among the most cherished, the author will be among the favorites, even if, to others, he seems inferior. It is a pity that, usually dead, the author will not be able to enjoy it; but if he were given the choice, there is no doubt that he would trade a sea of readers for a single connection like this.
Everything Involved in Creating a Literary Work…
Everything involved in creating a literary work, as well as everything related to the evolution of the art of writing, is irrelevant if not based on a commitment to regular dedication. This alone seems to be indispensable. And this alone seems to guarantee both the work and its evolution, even if one does not plan much, even if one does not study much. Practice reveals the truth of any theory, and without it, true assimilation can never be achieved. Thus, despite all their differences and particular inclinations, this is where the great masters of universal literature are identified.
The Term “Religions” Is One of the Most Misleading
The term “religions” is one of the most misleading, and makes those fanatics, who know only one of them and set out to proclaim their opinions, look ridiculously foolish. A little reading is enough to show that so-called religions have their own vocabulary and talk about different things. While translations may sometimes convey a different image, no translation can betray the ostensibly original whole. Hence, in order to see a direct conflict between them, it is almost always necessary to fabricate a straw man, something that can only reveal the ignorance of its maker. But it is useless: it takes a tremendous effort to prevent vanity from manifesting itself.