Sophistication knows the score, but is powerless to change it.

My thought has been shaped by books; my desires by pictures.

Antagonistic cooperation is the principle of all markets and many marriages.

I know that I am what I am. But I am not sure what I am.

Modern literature seduces with insults, riddles, and inside stories.

I want to appear ordinary, but I have it understood that I am not.

The critic roams through culture, looking for prey.