The Improbability of Love

Art only survives by striking a chord in someone’s heart and offering solace and reassurance.

Once upon a time, members who were either hopeless or hopeful were sent to Northern Ireland; now they went to the Department of Culture

Like other successful religions, art has evolved and offers glorious temples and learned high priests as well as covenants and creeds. The new churches are known as museums, in which the contemplation of art has become a kind of prayer and communal activity. The very wealthy can create private chapels stuffed with the unimaginable rarities and guarantee a front seat. It was ever thus.

bumping its value up to dizzy heights.

blanket of self-pity adjusted itself around her

Surely one drink wouldn’t hurt? One is too many and a thousand never enough,

survival of the fittest,

Keep your friends close but your enemies closer still

Art follows power

Japanese Honyaki blade