Virtues of War and the Artist

The speaker's book, 'The Virtues of War,' discusses the virtues of a warrior as specific traits like courage, selflessness, living for others, and patience, which are also key attributes of an artist. The speaker believes that the virtues of a warrior align with those of an artist, shaping the story with an analogy of excavating buried fossils. The creative process is compared to a war against resistance, requiring artists to embody warrior virtues daily. The speaker's interest in the military stems from viewing the writing process as an internal war, reflecting in their books with elements of combat, depicting the struggle of being an artist as a battle inherent in their work.