Solitude in itself is far from evil. What is bad about it is the absence of good company and good examples, which are so often decisive in an education. It is true that, to a certain extent, it takes an inclination to endure it willingly; but even for those who have it, it cannot be underestimated how much they lose by not being able to surround themselves with influences that would naturally, inevitably make them better. In more extreme cases, this absence produces regrettable results.
Greek Mythology Is Truly Fascinating
Greek mythology is truly fascinating. The more we study it, the more we are impressed by the vast panel of human conditions it contains. In fact, we get the feeling that there is no feeling, no human destiny that does not find a model there. And the other unique creatures, the fantastic cities and scenery, it is all too vivid and stimulating for the imagination. However, it should be noted that, despite all the splendor of Greek mythology, its universe seems to lack a divinity that is not just a sort of man with superhuman powers. If that is what we are looking for, we have to look elsewhere.
In the Midst of Endless Hardships…
In the midst of endless hardships, there is no denying that poetic work holds a certain delight when it comes to choosing rhymes, choosing them and then seeing their effect. No matter how mechanized the process, the discovery of an unexpected rhyme is always pleasurable and stimulating, becoming like an addiction that only makes the poet more and more attached to language. After all, it is an addiction that ends up being productive and, once experienced, makes one wonder about the indifference with which some poets have repelled it.
At Least One Lesson Can Be Learned…
At least one lesson can be learned from skeptics: clinging passionately to a belief is almost always foolish; the best thing is always serenity, in the face of doubts and certainties. To cling is often to close oneself off, adding to the belief a feeling that time amplifies, to the point where, at the slightest setback, a violent reaction is displayed. At the end, not knowledge, even if it is present, but only emotion manifests itself.