Skepticism may undermine beliefs, but never belief.

Being enthusiastic settles nothing.

Many think that assigning blame settles matters.

Now defined as art, the totem has lost cult, taboo, and custom.

Good parties create a temporary youthfulness.

Promiscuity: optimism, free enterprise, mobility--the American Dream.

In New York, pretending to be above the struggle means no seat on the bus and a table next to the kitchen.