The wretchedness of failure is the great attraction of success.
Pessimists fear becoming the dupes of Hope. Optimists enjoy Hope's company, and consider being duped no great matter.
Young poets bewail the passing of love; old poets, the passing of time. There is surprisingly little difference.
Passion cooks. Reason cleans.
People often imagine that being hard to please confers a certain superiority.
I feel disappointed, but I don't remember just what I expected.