An imprudent enemy is less dangerous than an imprudent friend.
In comedy, the witty style wins out over every mishap of the plot.
Wisdom cannot prevent a fall, but may cushion it.
In the street, the gaze of desire is furtive or menacing.
Saying "I feel guilty" is a mere form of words. Saying "I feel ashamed" is not.
The plastic surgeon's knife slashes at time, which may seem to retreat, but then keeps on coming.