In a venal world, made of hypocrisy and false ways, powerful, scavenging vultures, envious, cowards and scoundrels often cover up to each other. God our Lord raised them all, and they came together always, and well to their liking, in our unhappy Spain.
In a corrupt society filled with deceit and pretense, those in power often conspire together, displaying envy and cowardice. This culture of hypocrisy allows dishonest individuals to thrive and protect one another, fostering an environment of mutual benefit despite the broader societal issues.
Arturo Pérez-Reverte's "Blood Cleansing" highlights the troubling dynamics of such a society, specifically reflecting on the situation in Spain. The author suggests that these unprincipled individuals, whom he compares to scavenging vultures, come together in alignment, revealing the tragic nature of their collective existence.
