I have finally figured out that the purpose of life is to enjoy it.
piety is like garlic: a little goes a long way.
The process of writing, any form of creativity, is a power intensifying life.
Don't ask to live in tranquil times. Literature doesn't grow there.
Computer dating? It's terrific if you're a computer!
Sex is a pleasurable exercise in plumbing, but be careful or you'll get yeast in your drain tap.