We're not savages. We're English.
As far as the novel is concerned in my own country, I think it's in a pretty healthy state.
But forgiveness must not only be given but received also.
Life should serve up its feast of experience in a series of courses.
He who rides the sea of the Nile must have sails woven of patience.
Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against this as a method, but it is not what English writers do.