A modest demeanor arouses thoughts of seduction.
Why do we never expect dull people to be rascals?
Perhaps fortunately, no one has ever found out what it would be like to have all his wishes fulfilled.
Pessimists fear becoming the dupes of Hope. Optimists enjoy Hope's company, and consider being duped no great matter.
The question you're not supposed to ask is the important one.
My love grows wide and shallow in an effort to spread my losses.