Critics are more committed to the rules of art than artists are.

Skepticism does not preserve us from foolhardy deeds.

Sulking is silent because speaking would reveal its folly.

The rich are happier than we are, and should be.

Good advice is never as helpful as an interest-free loan.

Indifference is an excellent substitute for patience.

The ninety percent of human experience that does not fit into established narrative patterns falls into oblivion.