As a youth, I sought out decadence; as an elder, I try to avoid decay.

True self is the part of us that does not change when circumstances do.

To make advice agreeable, try paradox or rhyme.

Comedy is hostile to profundity, and brings everything to the surface.

Pain pays no attention to moans or excuses.

To avoid tripping on the chain of the past, you have to pick it up and wind it about you.

I love you in my dreams, but not in real life.