When Death Comes Too Near, Comedy And

Mind And Body Obstruct One Another's Pleasures.

Masks Are What They Seem To Be; Not So The Faces Beneath Them.

To Be A Social Success, Do Not Act Pathetic, Arrogant, Or Bored. Do Not Discuss Your Unhappy Childhood, Your Visit To The Dentist,the Shortcomings Of Your Cleaning Woman, The State Of Your Bowels, Or Your Spouse's Bad Habits. You Will Be Thought A Paragon (or Perhaps A Monster) Of Good Behavior.

Middle-aged Adolescents Are A Libel On The Real Thing.

Rescue Someone Unwilling To Look After Himself, And He Will Cling To You Like A Dangerous Illness.