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I know that I am hardly susceptible to the radiant power of great symbols. But I must admit that I am upset by the public destruction of books or documents, which demonstrates utter disregard for human achievement. (The Nazi book burnings, burning the Quran, shredding the UN charter ...)

I also disapprove of the symbolic destruction or vandalism of works of art by climate activists, etc.

This may sound old-fashioned, but people who have no appreciation for art and no respect for the written word will lead us into a terrible future.