Universal Truths Have Become An Embarrassment, But

A Moment Of Eloquence Enthralls Us. An Hour's Worth Leaves Us Stupefied.

The Ancient Mariner Seizes The Guest At The Wedding Feast And Will Not Let Go Until He Has Told All His Story: The Prototype Of The Bore.

Cynicism Has Its Own Zealots.

To Be Fulfilled, A Prophecy Needs Lots Of Flexibility.

Self-blame Usually Has An Undertone Of Self-congratulation.