Eccentricity gives misfits a way of fitting in.

The laughter of the aphorism is sometimes triumphant, but seldom carefree.

The perfect aphorism would achieve classical balance and then immediately upset it.

The facts, even the real ones, must be imagined before they can be stated.

Love talks and talks. Lust is brief and to the point.

Position yourself well enough, and circumstances will do the rest.

Critic's delight: scolding the Mighty Dead.