A society must assume that it is stable, but the artist must know, and he must let us know, that there is nothing stable under heaven.
There are few things under heaven more unnerving than the silent, accumulating contempt and hatred of a people.
Heavenly witnesses are a tricky lot, to be used by whoever is closest to Heaven at the time. And legend and theology, which are designed to sanctify our fears, crimes, and aspirations, also reveal them for what they are.
