'Follow what may, great deeds are not lessened in worth,' said Legolas.
(The Return of the King, J.R.R. Tolkien)
Though there is no deed of mine that I would deem great, I find comfort in these words for there are accomplishments from my past of which I was proud that have diminished in importance over time. I wonder if it's a trait peculiar to Americans to assume you're only as good as the next thing you do, no resting on laurels and all that. A first novel or film can be great, but if their second doesn't surpass it, many sink to the level of one-hit-wonder. That's unfortunate, a detriment to creativity.
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