The tragic hero prefers death to prudence. The comedian prefers playing tricks to winning. Only the villain really plays to win.
Every perversion has survived many tests of its capabilities.
The magic of procedure: do this after that and thus before so; then your wish will be granted.
Narcissus weeps to find that his Image does not return his love.
Romance is tempestuous. Love is calm.
Masturbation is a democratic pleasure, practiced by rich and poor, young and old, married and single.