There is only one thing which can master the perplexed stuff of epic material into unity; and that is, an ability to see in particular human experience some significant symbolism of man's general destiny.
There is no scorn more profound, or on the whole more justifiable, than that of the men who make for the men who explain. Exposition, criticism, appreciation, is work for second-rate minds.
Roald Amundsen, Explorer (1872) |
Phoebe Cates, Actress (1963) |
Brian Celio, Novelist (1981) |
Desmond Dekker, Musician (1941) |
Mary Baker Eddy, Theologian (1821) |
Mari Evans, Poet (1923) |
Douglas Feith, Public Servant (1953) |
Corey Feldman, Actor (1971) |
Will Ferrell, Comedian (1967) |
Michael Flatley, Dancer (1958) |
Albert Bushnell Hart, Historian (1943) |