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

Romantics consider common sense vulgar.

Illusions are hazardous, and so are disillusions.

Rebuttals never alter desire.

A neurotic can neither enjoy his illusions nor give them up.

Melancholy is as seductive as Ecstasy.

Antagonistic cooperation is the principle of all markets and many marriages.