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Alejandro Nodarse's avatar

This quote makes sense in many ways. An artist really must become "something else" to undertake and complete something as monumental as a novel or a symphony or any work that requires sacrifice. It requires sustained sacrifice. Maybe the difference between "monster" and "artist" is that the monster sacrifices its soul for evil, whereas the artist lays their soul upon the altar of art, of connection and understanding. What's scary is that it's possible to do both simultaneously. It seems that all monsters want to be seen, acknowledged, and understood, and perhaps even appreciated.

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Cristina Garcia's avatar

Beautifully put, Alejandro. Thank you!

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Cristina Garcia's avatar

Fascinating. It makes sense that the monstrosity would rear up in other areas, all in the name of "self-sacrifice and service." It's the old Machiavellian idea of the ends justifying the means. Thanks for weighing in!

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