My young friend supposes his ingenuousness is merely a ruse.
Not even self-love can always be counted on for support.
Pessimists fear becoming the dupes of Hope. Optimists enjoy Hope's company, and consider being duped no great matter.
As children, our protests availed little. As adults, the same.
The party out of office becomes the articulate one.
The limitations of pleasure cannot be overcome by more pleasure.