Laughter scares off lust.
Our vices are attempts to combine self-medication and enjoyment.
Without civilization, we would not turn into animals, but vegetables.
As a youth, I sought out decadence; as an elder, I try to avoid decay.
Prudence does not make people happy; it merely deprives them of the excitement of being constantly in trouble.
When love and adventure are finished, it's nice to have getting and spending to fall back on.