Quote by Henry Miller

Men are not suffering from the lack of good literature, good art, good theatre, good music, but from that which has made it impossible for these to become manifest. In short, they are suffering from the silent shameful conspiracy (the more shameful since it is unacknowledged) which has bound them together as enemies of art and artists.

Men are not suffering from the lack of good literature, good

Summary

This quote suggests that there is no shortage of high-quality literature, art, theatre, or music available to men. Instead, the problem lies in the societal factors that prevent these forms of artistic expression from being widely recognized and appreciated. The quote suggests that there is an unspoken and unnoticed collective agreement among men, which acts as an obstacle in embracing and supporting art and artists. This unnamed conspiracy is depicted as a harmful force, depriving society of the benefits and insights that artistic creations can offer.

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By Henry Miller

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