By the general process of epic poetry, I mean the way this form of art has constantly responded to the profound needs of the society in which it was made.
“The satirist is prevented by repulsion from gaining a better knowledge of the world he is attracted to, yet he is forced by attraction to concern himself with the world that repels him.”
“I do think about aging. I have those moments of panic and vanity, but life keeps getting better, so you can't worry about it too much.”