But the art of performing Machaut lies in making conjecture sound convincing.

The highest art of the chess player lies in not allowing your opponent to show you what he can do.

You sense that rather than struggling for the next phrase, his art lies in containing words without taming them.

Though the basic plot is rather simple, even archetypal, the novel's true art lies in its details and hidden patterns.

Teresa's art lies in finding an appropriate but submissive partner for the fish she serves.

The art lies in knowing whom to trust.

With him, on the contrary, the whole art of medicine lies in judicious poisoning, and when the case is serious, his remedies are heroic.

But the whole art of leadership lies in applying them correctly".

Peter Sarkisian's art lies at the intersection of film, video and sculpture.

The art of speed cards lies in finding the perfect balance between moving quickly and forming detailed images.