Many who take up burdens come to resent being put upon.

The madness of love can always be suspended--to cook dinner or catch a plane, for instance.

My passions have never jumped out of the fireplace and set fire to the carpet.

The banker rubs his nose, thinking of his cat stalking something on the lawn.

Promiscuity is like never reading past the first page. Monogamy is like reading the same book over and over.

After an argument, silence may mean acceptance or the continuation of resistance by other means.

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