Flattery And Insults Raise The

My Thought Has Been Shaped By Books; My Desires By Pictures.

I Was Once In Love With Books. Now They Go Their Way And I Go Mine.

In Middle Age, I Practiced Feeling Old, But The Real Thing Has Been A Rude Surprise.

My Regimen Is Lust And Avarice For Exercise, Gluttony And Sloth For Relaxation.

Losing Gracefully Is Commended But Never Chosen.