The ninety percent of human experience that does not fit into established narrative patterns falls into oblivion.

Talk shows are proof that conversation is dead.

Only death rescues us from dying.

Chastity is now treated as a sexual problem.

Amazing that the human race has taken enough time out from thinking about food or sex to create the arts and sciences.

My mentors grow old and foolish. I am afraid.

Lies save trouble now, but may return in thunder and lightning.