Lonely people console themselves with self-absorption or curiosity.

Stated clearly enough, an idea may cancel itself out.

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

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

The Puritan sours his pleasures by disguising them as duties.

It's no good being exclusive if nobody wants in.

As children, our protests availed little. As adults, the same.