Like a frog, the aphorist waits for something to fly by that he can catch with his tongue.
Being enthusiastic settles nothing.
To win hearts, smile kindly on people's weaknesses.
Deconstruction: peering suspiciously at the text, I wait for it to make a slip and betray itself.
Children now expect their parents to audition for approval.
The price of telling your troubles is having to listen to advice.