Children would die of terror if they knew the folly and ignorance of their caretakers.

Perhaps fortunately, no one has ever found out what it would be like to have all his wishes fulfilled.

Imprudence relies on luck, prudence on method. That gives prudence less edge than it expects.

Every perversion has survived many tests of its capabilities.

The nature of language may determine what most people say, but I always speak my own meaning.

Lawyers may reason powerfully, but power settles most issues.

Sex and writing live on playful cruelties.