In an aphorism, aptness counts for more than truth.

Few friendships could survive the moodiness of love affairs.

The best hand always believes in playing by the rules.

'Be faithful to your roots' is the liberal version of 'Stay in your ghetto.'

To confer dignity, forgive. To express contempt, forget.

Creativity makes a leap, then looks to see where it is.

I am never more myself than in my self-betrayals.