Every country gets the circus it deserves. Spain gets bullfights. Italy the Church. America Hollywood.
In a decaying society, art, if it is truthful, must also reflect decay. And unless it wants to break faith with its social function, art must show the world as changeable. And help to change it.
Well, I can't remember not being able to read. I was told I could read by myself very well at the age of three.

