Literature isn't a moral beauty contest. Its power arises from the authority and audacity with which the impersonation is pulled off; the belief it inspires is what counts.

As I see it, my focus has never been on masculine power rampant and triumphant but rather on the antithesis: masculine power impaired.

Life is just a short period of time in which you are alive.

Your level of audacity affects how well they perceive your idea.
 
Audacity in asking means that you ask for what you actually want. When you are in the heat of the conversation, and things are getting real, and the yes and no affects your bank account, you will sometimes feel a temptation to be safe, rather than... sorry.
 
What a bullshit phrase, by the way.

I’d rather die in the pursuit of my peak potential, than live forever in a mediocre, average way.”

Excerpt From: “Unlimited Influence: Sell Any Idea One On One.

Playing guitar is not a beauty contest.

Beauty arises out of human inspiration.