Every moment is precious. And precarious.

Doctrines like Christianity or Islam or Marxism require unanimity of belief. One dissenter casts doubt on the creed of millions.

There is a fine art to making enemies and it requires diligent cultivation. It's not as easy as it looks.

There has never been an 'original' sin: each is quite banal.

What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse.

Salome had but seven veils; the artist has a thousand.

Page, Arizona, Shithead Capital of Coconino County: any town with thirteen churches and only four bars has got an incipient social problem. That town is looking for trouble.