Like a frog, the aphorist waits for something to fly by that he can catch with his tongue.

As a youth, I sought out decadence; as an elder, I try to avoid decay.

A sure cure for boredom: fast until you are ravenous.

Loneliness is more likely to lead to fussy housekeeping than to grand views of the Universe.

To love a fool is a misfortune, but does not make one a fool.

You are so tactful that I have no idea what you want.

Life is the risk we cannot refuse.