An imprudent enemy is less dangerous than an imprudent friend.
Striving toward a goal puts a more pleasing construction on our advance toward death.
Cynicism formulates issues clearly, but only to dismiss them.
Always clamping down on excitement is not self-control but fear.
The etiquette of romantic love is as elaborate as that surrounding the Emperor of China.
The soul is no longer honored as it once was, but it still keeps appetite from being the measure of all things.