Modernism: the books are as hard to understand as life itself.
Pessimists fear becoming the dupes of Hope. Optimists enjoy Hope's company, and consider being duped no great matter.
Philosophy likes to keen common sense on the run.
Glamour looks eloquent but seldom talks.
A frog in love would not be enchanted to learn that her beloved had turned into Prince Charming.
The telephone gives us the happiness of being together yet safely apart.