Envy awakens at the sound of a distant laugh.
Families in which nothing is ever discussed usually have a lot not to discuss.
The Insignificance of Man is a congenial theme; my own insignificance is a sore point.
The lion cares less about being king of the beasts than about finding his dinner.
Courage, determination, and hard work are all very nice, but not so nice as an oil well in the back yard.
Modern thought does not offer consolations, but upsets.