It’s not that William doesn’t accept axioms. It’s that he doesn’t accept reasoning.
Victoria Salt, A Compendium of Opening Lines.
“We will be judged not by our deeds but by our dreams,” declared Brian. “By the involuntary.” In a somewhat lower tone of voice he added, “I am now certain of this.”
Giles Coxe-Coburn, Belief in Insects.
“Try to keep in mind that it is only a theory.” Eldredge felt the need to remind himself. And remind himself. And remind himself.
Thaddeus Crewes, The Seven Long Years.
Analysis: a way to ignore so very much.
Callista Ralph, Alphabet Soup.
Plumbing: the flow of fluids through tubing; not exactly a beautiful thing; nevertheless, not nothing.
W. Karl Bavinger, The Misanthrope’s Way with Words.
Interpretation: the opiate of the people.
Nathaniel Bumppo, The Final Word.
Writing: vowel movement.
Nathaniel Bumppo, The Final Word.
Raymond devotes his mornings to research for his magnum opus, a detailed history of rock music. The working title is Do the Stomp.
Will Davies, She Would If She Could.
Mass Media: relentless pursuit of anything not yet trivialized.
W. Karl Bavinger, The Misanthrope’s Way with Words.
“When all else fails, I can rely on ‘creativity’ to nauseate me.” Bradley was surveying the many annoying concepts that are available.
Charles Jeffrey Yett, Writing in Miniature—Vol. Three.
