Drugs bring us to to the gates of paradise, then keep us from entering.
Go ahead and voice your criticisms, but don't expect to be invited back.
The aim of literary ambition is to demonstrate one's greatness of soul.
Prudence does not make people happy; it merely deprives them of the excitement of being constantly in trouble.
Pain pays no attention to moans or excuses.
We express disappointment in everything except ourselves.