Rebuttals Never Alter Desire.

Bravery Despite Defeat Is Praiseworthy. Victory Despite Cowardice Is Beyond Praise.

People Who Behave At Forty As They Did At Twenty Must Sometimes Wonder Why Their Charm Is Not Working.

When Understanding Would Be Too Difficult, I Become Trusting.

Affection Reproaches, But Does Not Denounce.

Without Asceticism, Self-indulgence Would Be Insignificant.