"Throughout classical as well as biblical literature (most specifically in Shakespearean poetry and prose) the left side is referred to as the 'sinister' or inferior; the side of imperfection and shame. Meanwhile the right is regarded as the dominant, better developed and therefore more highly regarded and honorable half.
When it comes to the notion of ability where the left vs. right concept is concerned I feel that the left is actually the side of truer aptitude because it is the real, honest, gritty and visceral manifestation of human imperfection. What one can do with their right/dominant side tends to be considered their best because it is the most disciplined. And yet, as I see it, that which is done with true effort and the 'lesser side', although the end result might be less than Plato's forms might encourage, is the representation of the best one might do when at one's lowest.
It's true. Therefore it is veritably beautiful."
Etiquette for an Apocalypse
12 years ago
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