Wisdom has lost repute because it so often applies to a state of affairs that no longer exists.

Perversity depends on reversal and substitution.

Publish in haste and repent at leisure.

I have forgiven you. Nevertheless, begone!

The desire to perform impedes conversation.

I may forget my dignity, but you may not.

Arrogance rides triumphantly through the gates, barely glancing at the old woman about to cut the rope and spring shut the trap.