Death is just around the corner. If only it would stay there.
In an aphorism, aptness counts for more than truth.
At the dinner table, if you can't think of anything to say, sit quietly. Don't throw rolls, or chew on your napkin.
Lovers do all the talking and writing. What are the Beloveds thinking?
Glamour looks eloquent but seldom talks.
A sympathetic look always makes me feel sorry for myself.