But an important point is that, once again as with “scientific” proofs of atheism, it is not the cast-iron intellectual reasoning which convinces, but the relief of revolt.

Experience is that wherein our previous sense of reality is undone, refuted, and shows itself as needing to be reconstituted. It occurs precisely in those moments where the object ‘talks back’.

The only meaningful life is that which is deepened by carrying through these commitments, living through the dead periods in order to lay the foundations for the creative ones.

We define our identity always in dialogue with, sometimes in struggle against, the things our significant others want to see in us. Even after we outgrow some of these others – our parents, for instance – and they disappear from our lives, the conversation with them continues within us as long as we live.

A great entertainer, Furst would probably be considered our finest practicing historical novelist if he weren't writing espionage novels.

I led a people's revolution that was justified, ... Our revolution was one to bring about change.

It was not President Bush that made the call on me to step down before I decided to step down,

All parts of your company are trading well, and the outlook at present looks promising.

This is an American war against this republic. LURD is a surrogate force.

That's grounds for the United States and Britain to start military action against Liberia. That's grounds for sanctions,