I drink to keep body and soul apart.

Without needing to be theoretically instructed, consciousness quickly realizes that it is the site of variously contending discourses.

History says, Don’t hope On this side of the grave, But then, once in a lifetime The longed-for tidal wave Of justice can rise up, And hope and history rhyme

Im a firm believer in learning by heart.

So hope for a great sea-change on the far side of revenge. Believe that further shore is reachable from here. Believe in miracles and cures and healing wells.

As writers and readers, as sinners and citizens, our realism and our aesthetic sense make us wary of crediting the positive note.

I've nothing against the Queen personally: I had lunch at the Palace once upon a time.