New York loves itself in an unkind and fanatical way.
When a modest man praises himself, people listen.
Modern thought does not offer consolations, but upsets.
Unconditional love is a lofty ideal, but unconditional hate is a fact well documented by history.
The sentimental want to be thrilled by everything.
The squabbles of philandering Zeus and shrewish Hera are the Greeks' comment on married life.