Original sin reassures us that our slip was not the first.
Saying "I love you" makes a demand, but creates no obligations.
Wisdom is founded on memory; happiness on forgetfulness.
A small boy puts his hand on the wall, and looks down intently as he wriggles his toes. The birth of thought?
Not even self-love can always be counted on for support.
Drunks do not have friends, but accomplices.