Well, if it's a symbol, to hell with it.
The basis of art is truth, both in matter and in mode.
Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become better.
I preach there are all kinds of truth, your truth and somebody else's. But behind all of them there is only one truth and that is that there's no truth.
Go warn the children of God of the terrible speed of mercy.
I have what passes for an education in this day and time, but I am not deceived by it.