I have learned that particularly clever ideas do not always stand up under close scrutiny.
Spring is always cruel, with its false promise of resurrection.
The approval of a cat cannot but flatter the recipient.
It may take us a little longer to reach the summit, but never fear, we will get there!
It was hate at first sight, clean, pure and strong as grain alcohol.
Writing is like a bird-watcher watching for birds: the stories are there: you just have to train yourself to look for them.