In Art, A Dress Is

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.

Pessimists Fear Becoming The Dupes Of Hope. Optimists Enjoy Hope's Company, And Consider Being Duped No Great Matter.

Death Promises Nothing--not Even Oblivion.

Strict Rules Of Evidence Would Destroy Psychoanalysis And Literary Criticism.

In Adding Up Her Assets, The Ambitious Lady Calculated The Worth Of Her Beautiful Body As Coldly As Everything Else.