Well-behaved: he always speaks as if his mother might be listening.

Modern literature seduces with insults, riddles, and inside stories.

I tried self-sacrifice a couple of times in my youth.

Moderation shifts when extremes do.

Eagerness to please attracts bullies and bores.

Street sign: Ho Hum Road & Easy Street In retirement, I look for days off from my days off.

The vices of youth now exceed my powers, but not my fancy.