Old men feel a slightly reluctant affection for one another.

The perfect aphorism would achieve classical balance and then immediately upset it.

Creativity makes a leap, then looks to see where it is.

I tried self-sacrifice a couple of times in my youth.

Complaining is the favorite pastime of millions.

The haiku lets meaning float; the aphorism pins it down.

Expenditure now attracts fame as conquest once did.