Universal truths have become an embarrassment, but they won't quite go away.

F. Scott Fitzgerald thought that prolonging his adolescence would protect his talent.

Always assume that a lucky hit will not be repeated.

Rules that are never violated cease to be recognized as Rules.

Good manners can render even virtue tolerable.

Intuition is often mistaken, but not altogether.

Stupidity is a fact of life, but unmentionable. The new Prudery.