The tragic hero prefers death to prudence. The comedian prefers playing tricks to winning. Only the villain really plays to win.
Discontented women dream of being rescued by Prince Charming. Discontented men dream of finding a horny blond in the back seat ofa taxi.
Stutters and snorts are meaningful but not usually referential.
Without the blessing of cowardice, the world would long since have been torn to bits.
When a man bores a woman, she complains. When a woman bores a man, he ignores her.
Joy goes as deep as sorrow, but leaves less of itself behind.