How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
My story is told, and none too soon—for tomorrow my trial begins. The hare of history once more overtakes the tortoise of art. There will be no more time for writing. Adventuring I must go again. (45.2)
Correct us if we're wrong, but the tortoise is supposed to win the race because it takes the steady route while the speedy bunny naps, right? Okay, that's what we thought. So, while Campbell makes art the tortoise (the winner that will live on), history hops back to the starting line. It's an interesting notion that art can only function when history takes a nap. Too bad that's a lie, and history (life?) waits for no one.