Bravery despite defeat is praiseworthy. Victory despite cowardice is beyond praise.
The cow's point of view deserves more literary attention.
Literary tradition is full of lies about poverty-the jolly beggar, the poor but happy milkmaid, the wholesome diet of porridge, etc.
Love Songs Now: Fewer broken hearts, more sexual misery.
Theory now: concern for truth must not hobble our discussion.
Nostalgia paints a smile on the stony face of the past.