When someone is crying, of course, the noble thing to do is to comfort them. But if someone is trying to hide their tears, it may also be noble to pretend you do not notice them.
Daniel Handler-Most people would say that she's beautiful. -That's because she's been with most people.
Daniel HandlerNormally it is not polite to go into somebody’s room without knocking, but you can make an exception if the person is dead, or pretending to be dead.
Daniel HandlerOf course, it is boring to read about boring thing, but it is better to read something that makes you yawn with boredom than something that will make you weep uncontrollably, pound your fists against the floor, and leave tearstains all over your pillowcase, sheets, and boomerang collection.
Daniel Handler