the_devil tender_square there's this alchemical text marie-lousie von franz studied that she believes saint thomas aquinas wrote, though there may not be enough evidence to substantiate her claim. but one of his points, which has become a well-worn adage, was that when life reaches a nadir of despair it's evidence that relief is imminent; "the devil trying to get his final hold on you," aquinas argued, "and he knows he's losing." godspeed to lucifer's weakening grip. 230311 what's it to you? who go blather from