Self-deception Is Nature; Hypocrisy Is Art.

Violence Stops Thought. Hence Its Popularity As A Pain-killer.

Imprudence Gets Us Into More Trouble Than Actual Misdeeds Do.

The Aphorism Is A Slippery Plaything.

Every Literary Critic Believes He Will Outwit History And Have The Last Word.

Not Even Self-love Can Always Be Counted On For Support.