Irony dissolves sentiment, but occasionally a sentiment is strong enough to dissolve irony.
Eccentricity: strength of character doubling back on itself.
Every day begins with an act of courage and hope: getting out of bed.
As desire recedes, the world becomes clear, pale, and empty.
The banker rubs his nose, thinking of his cat stalking something on the lawn.
Most people see no reason to stop arguing just because an issue has been decided.