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“In the deeper layers of the modern consciousnessevery attempt to succeed is an act of aggression, leaving one alone and guilty and defenseless among enemies: one is punished for success. This is our intolerable dilemma: that failure is a kind of death and success is evil and dangerous, is--ultimately--impossible.”

Quote by Robert Warshow

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Robert Warshow was an American author known for his critical analysis of film and culture. His work delved into the social and political significance of film as an art form, profoundly influencing subsequent film theory. more

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