Banks and churches and courtrooms all depend on the appurtenances of theatre. On illusion. Banks, the illusion of stability and honourable dealings to the rot and corruption of capitalist exploitation. Churches the illusion of sacred sanctuary of purposes of pacifying social discontent. Courtrooms of course designed to promote the illusion of solemn justice. If there was true justice why would such trappings be necessary? Wouldn't a table and chairs and an ordinary room serve just as well?

A new reader shouldn't be able to find you in your work, though someone who's read more may begin to.

The theory of the teacher with all these immigrant kids was that if you spoke English loudly enough they would eventually understand.

Longing, the hope for fulfillment, is the one unwavering passion of the world's commerce.

The Shadow had no imagination. He neither looked at naked women nor thought of ridding the world of dictators like Hitler or Mussolini.

The difference between Socrates and Jesus is that no one had ever been put to death in Socrates' name. And that is because Socrates' ideas were never made law. Law, in whatever name, protects privilege.

Time seems to me a drift, a shifting of sand. And my mind is shifting with it. I am wearing away.