The aphorism: a platitude that swerves, or slides all the way around.
Nobody knows the trouble I've seen: even less, the trouble I've successfully avoided.
After rejection - misery, then thoughts of revenge, and finally, oh well, another try elsewhere.
We are prepared for insults, but compliments leave us baffled.
Sentimentality is the respect the cold-hearted pay to feeling.
I know God exits, but I don't know where.