The power of lying is much less than the power of what is not to be discussed.

The educated can listen impassively to almost anything.

As desire recedes, the world becomes clear, pale, and empty.

I am plain-speaking out of both sides of my mouth.

Laughing at our friends, we avenge the disappointment they have caused.

The chair as ideas fits only the bottom as idea.

Reputation runs behind the current state of affairs.