the true and the plausible are rarely the same.

Thunderstorms were rare in California, but when they came they were, like most things in California, larger than life.

To the Latin, cynicism and middle age are synonymous. Look at our politicians - they move through their careers from left to center to right, like the hands of a clock.

what you fear, you invite.

The experiences of the heartless are so limited. It is hate that is blind. Love may miss a flaw here and there, but hate misses beauty everywhere.

Habit is far stronger than the lessons of experience.

That's the worst thing about money - the moment you have some you begin to suspect everyone of trying to take it away from you. And usually they are.