"Heroism is about taking an action which represents a breakthrough, and then assuming full responsiblity for it, even if it's a failure."

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One very important aspect of art is that it makes people aware of what they know and don’t know they know... Once the breakthrough is made, there is a permanent expansion of awareness. But there is always a reaction of rage, of outrage, at the first breakthrough... So the artist, then, expands awareness. And once the breakthrough is made, this becomes part of the general awareness.

— William S. Burroughs