The sewing machine joins what the scissors have cut asunder, plus whatever else comes in its path.

Weakness is a better teacher than strength. Weakness must learn to understand the obstacles that strength brushes aside.

Ironic and jittery, we are puzzled by the old heroes with their fighting, boasting, and cocksure lovemaking.

By the time I have clarified a thought, I no longer want to think it.

We are more tied to our faults than to our virtues.

Leisure unmasks our weaknesses.

Most self-laceration is more noisy than painful.