Amateurs believe their enthusiasm will suffice.
Moderation in all things is best, but it's pretty hard to get excited about it.
Telescopes and binoculars endanger the ever-distant sublime.
The educated can listen impassively to almost anything.
Humor does not rescue us from unhappiness, but enables us to move back from it a little.
Bravery despite defeat is praiseworthy. Victory despite cowardice is beyond praise.