The Puritan sours his pleasures by disguising them as duties.
Self-realization is a comedown from salvation, but still gives us something to hope for.
Why is it forbidden in New York to acknowledge the charm and beauty of Los Angeles?
Realism: the wealth of detail guarantees the truth of the tale.
Machismo makes no provision for preparing lunch, doing the laundry, or minding the baby.
I alternate between reading cook books and reading diet books.