Quote by Aleister Crowley

There are hardly half a dozen writers in England today who have not sold out to the enemy. Even when their good work has been a success, Mammon grips them and whispers: More money for more work.

There are hardly half a dozen writers in England today who h

Summary

This quote suggests that the majority of writers in England have compromised their artistic integrity for financial gain. It implies that even those who have achieved success in their writing careers eventually succumb to the allure of wealth, as the desire for more money outweighs their dedication to producing meaningful work. The quote criticizes the influence of materialism, embodied by Mammon, on modern writers and implies a general disillusionment with the current state of literature.

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By Aleister Crowley

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