Alone, I am satisfied with myself. With others, I am beset by troubling comparisons.

A beautiful woman peers out her window, as full of envy as the harridan who peers up at her from the street.

Alone, I am satisfied with myself. With others, I am beset by troubling comparisons.

The squabbles of philandering Zeus and shrewish Hera are the Greeks' comment on married life.

Young girls giggle with nervous delight at the erections they inspire.

The greater the privilege, the more hidden the arrogance. The Emperor of China need not exist.

I am plain-speaking out of both sides of my mouth.