The interest in Wisdom is fading. Soon there will not be enough left to support the aphorism, even though it tries to amuse by half-mocking the Wisdom it propounds.
The smile of a politician is strong and friendly, but noncommittal.
Laughing at our friends, we avenge the disappointment they have caused.
The gods are watching, but idly, yawning.
Philosophy likes to keen common sense on the run.
Dignity takes alarm at the unexpected sound of laughter.