Work At First Rescues Us,

Modernism: The Books Are As Hard To Understand As Life Itself.

The Only Peace Is Being Out Of Earshot.

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

Cruelty Is Softened By Fear, Not Pity.

The Aphorism: A Platitude That Swerves, Or Slides All The Way Around.