Laughter and tears may not persuade, but they cannot be refuted.

Every few years something new breaks into the circle of my thoughts.

Orgies are an early form of what will someday become sex by committee.

Victory brings obliviousness; defeat, attentiveness.

Self-absorption intensifies isolation, but permits it to go unnoticed.

The limitations of pleasure cannot be overcome by more pleasure.

Unhappiness is too common to call for special measures.