Pornography does not inspire violence, but you can break a leg trying to imitate it.

I pursue pleasure, but stingily, suspiciously.

Aphorisms have never seduced anybody, but they have fooled some into considering themselves worldly-wise.

Truth can remain silent. Lies must be spoken.

Skepticism does not preserve us from foolhardy deeds.

Psychology keeps trying to vindicate human nature. History keeps undermining the effort.

My mother wanted to shrink from my clinging, but did not.