Rule of criticism: only attend to the shape, and the purpose will manifest itself.

For many, immaturity is an ideal, not a defect.

To avoid doing anything, wait for the right circumstances.

Without the blessing of cowardice, the world would long since have been torn to bits.

Self-hatred and self-love are equally self-centered.

Thrift is an attractive idea until you get down to specifics.

Politicians love change, but of details only.