Oblivion waits without beckoning or threatening.

Pessimists fear becoming the dupes of Hope. Optimists enjoy Hope's company, and consider being duped no great matter.

Writing is a refuge from unhappiness, but has its own sorrows.

The philosophy of hedonism means little to lovers of pleasure. They have no inclination to read philosophy, or to write it.

Every farewell combines loss and new freedom.

Living alone is good for privacy, bad for full-scale cooking and moving heavy furniture.

Many have attempted unnatural acts, but Nature has always shown the way.