People who say relationships should be like the wind – easy and self-regulating – have the shallowest or shortest kind. If they have a strong one, and are honest, they’ll admit it’s more like mastering the violin – it takes hours of practice every week and years before it’s less work than more.

— Asher's Maxim 473

Asher Black

Asher Black is a former literary and review editor who writes, thinks, reads, listens, and is interested in the interior darkness of the soul.

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