Eccentricity: strength of character doubling back on itself.

The sage belongs to the same obsolete repertory as the virtuous maiden and the enlightened monarch.

Young men preen. Old men scheme.

Ladies and gentlemen are supposed to be looked after by others, like children and pets.

Vacations prove that a life of pleasure is overrated.

Beauty and virtue: the most kissable ass in the world is no guarantee of good intentions.

Sexual boredom is ousting sexual deviance as the problem.