Notice this rent in my garment; I am at a loss to explain its presence! I am even more puzzled by the existence of the universe.

Conversation! Supple sentences, with first and second meanings and overtones beyond, outrageous challenges with cleverly planned slip-points, rebuttals of elegant brevity; deceptions and guiles, patient explanations of the obvious, fleeting allusions to the unthinkable. As a preliminary, the conversationalist must gauge the mood, the intelligence and the verbal facility of the company. To this end, a few words of pedantic exposition often prove invaluable.

I categorically declare first my absolute innocence, second my lack of criminal intent, and third my effusive apologies.

Truth" is contained in the preconceptions of him who seeks to define it. Any organization of ideas whatever presupposes a judgment on the world.

I understand the gist of your speculation,' said Rhialto. 'It is most likely nuncupatory.

Freedom, privileges, options, must constantly be exercised, even at the risk of inconvenience.

While we are alive we should sit among colored lights and taste good wines, and discuss our adventures in far places; when we are dead, the opportunity is past.