The artist is not responsible to any one. His social role is asocial... his only responsibility consists in an attitude to the work he does.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Anything that's different from your own realm of experience as a human being, whether it's driving a car or a boat, or using guns, anything that separates you from yourself and leads you more towards this character's existence is a big help.

