In philosophy, the principles are more interesting than the examples. In literature, the examples are more interesting than the principles.

Rhyme and meter force gaps in meaning so the muse can enter.

Procrastination makes easy things hard, hard things harder.

Reason cannot break out of its own loop.

Politicians love change, but of details only.

Robert Frost: plain, strong, simple, and mean.

Passion impels our deeds; ideology supplies the explanations.