The aphorism offers a momentary sense of mastery over some confusion or unhappiness.
The extravagance of intellect outstrips the extravagance of desire.
Heroes are born to be troublemakers.
Events are called inevitable only after they have occurred.
Machismo makes no provision for preparing lunch, doing the laundry, or minding the baby.
The negative always wins at last, but I like it none the better for that.