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Talent is judged at its height. Character is judged at its depth. If you write a great novel and then write a bunch of mediocre ones you are judged by the great
by nickbauman 9y ago
Talent is judged at its height. Character is judged at its depth. If you write a great novel and then write a bunch of mediocre ones you are judged by the great one. If you help the poor, walk old ladies across the street, save a person's life but molest a minor, you're judged as a pedophile.
I think I forgive him for King of Trees alone. Anyone who wrote that can't be that bad.
- roceasta 9y agoAgree with your first paragraph but isn't it his talent that you are judging in the second (and therefore forgiveness is not applicable)? Myself I'm starting to question the sense of judging people for their 'beliefs'. Two reasons: (1) most people deeply desire to gain social status and consequently will profess anything to secure it if we judge them in this way, (2) what are beliefs, anyhow? Do they even exist? If they do, why is it necessary to 'believe' things (i.e. to try not to question or criticise certain ideas, which is impossible in the long-term even if you stick your fingers in your ears).
- nickbauman 9y agoBeliefs are narratives (myths) people hold with the intent to enact. Even atheists have beliefs. So I don't think they're easily dismissed. The story you're enacting might be the most consequential thing about you. As far as forgiveness of CS, well, whether I'm supposed to forgive someone or not, I prefer forgiving because I want to live in a world where we can be forgiven.
- roceasta 9y agoAre all beliefs fictional? What's the difference, if any, between holding such beliefs and attending a Harry Potter convention in costume?