Sometimes "Yes" is rhetoric enough.
The self-righteous rule out the possibility that they are what has gone wrong.
The tragic hero prefers death to prudence. The comedian prefers playing tricks to winning. Only the villain really plays to win.
Idleness makes people feeble and peevish. Work makes them stalwart and prone to anger.
The smile of a politician is strong and friendly, but noncommittal.
Creativity makes a leap, then looks to see where it is.