In fact a man

In fact a man in love or one consumed with hatred creates symbols for himself, as a superstitious man does, from a passion of conferring uniqueness on things or persons. A man who knows nothing of symbols is one of Dante’s sluggards. This is why art mirrors itself in primitive rites or strong passions, seeking … Read more

Fate handed Barack Obama

Fate handed Barack Obama the best of all political gifts – a dyspeptic, surly, spiteful opposition on the one hand and very unpopular financiers on the other – and he wouldn’t come out punching, name names, or go for the jugular. It was as if while getting mugged by guys with brass knuckles, he turned … Read more