In general, I think, less is more and that if a reader stops reading because a book is too icky then I've failed in my obligation to the readers.
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War is delightful to those who have had no experience of it.
Desiderius Erasmus
Adversity is a great teacher, but this teacher makes us pay dearly for its instruction; and often the profit we derive, is not worth the price we paid.
Elizabeth Hardwick
In time of difficulties, we must not lose sight of our achievements.
Mao Tse-Tung