Like other high subjects, the Law gives no ground to common sense.

The laughter of the aphorism is sometimes triumphant, but seldom carefree.

Hatred observes with more care than love does.

Great talkers do not stop for breath, and never look at the clock.

Politicians love change, but of details only.

Good manners protect the privileged, but leave the unprivileged more vulnerable.

The madness of love can always be suspended--to cook dinner or catch a plane, for instance.