Pessimists fear becoming the dupes of Hope. Optimists enjoy Hope's company, and consider being duped no great matter.
Art seduces, but does not exploit.
Existence is not a mystery unless you think it has a meaning.
My young friend supposes his ingenuousness is merely a ruse.
Every literary critic believes he will outwit history and have the last word.
Something is sticking out its tongue at me from the corner of my mirror.