To be thoroughly modern, an aphorism should trail off vaguely rather than coming to a point.
Masturbation is a democratic pleasure, practiced by rich and poor, young and old, married and single.
Sophistication knows the score, but is powerless to change it.
Revenge is sweet but not nourishing.
The depressed fall back exhausted from every undertaking.
The pleasantest part of work is having done it.