One learns to ignore criticism by first learning to ignore applause.
The average pencil is seven inches long, with just a half-inch eraser - in case you thought optimism was dead.
At my age, you not only have bittersweet memories, you make bittersweet plans.
If you can't forgive and forget, pick one.
Shall I redirect my life's journey because down some side road might be some trifle I'm entitled to?
Once an absurdity is accepted as truth, it will seem truer the more absurd it is shown to be.