Old And Young Disbelieve One Another's Truths.

The Desire To Perform Impedes Conversation.

Posterity--the Forlorn Child Of Nineteenth Century Optimism--grows Ever Harder To Conceive.

Without The Blessing Of Cowardice, The World Would Long Since Have Been Torn To Bits.

Curiosity Engenders Both Science And Scandal.

Free Competition Exists Inside Shelters Of Law, Custom, Insurance, Political Approval, And Carefully Protected Status.