Only a writer would say the pen is mightier than the sword.
Aphorism No. 46
If Titanic had been a better ship, no one would remember it.
Aphorism No. 45
It’s better to read Bukowski than be Bukowski.
Aphorism No. 44
In terms of escapism, nostalgia is second only to heroin.
Aphorism No. 43
Never play a game that requires no skill.
Aphorism No. 42
The genius makes a million decisions once. The idiot makes one decision a million times.
Aphorism No. 41
If you’re ever 100% convinced you’re right, you’re probably 100% wrong.
Aphorism No. 40
It’s easier to avoid a conversation than win an argument.
Aphorism No. 39
Don’t live as if today might be your last day. It probably won’t. Instead, plan as if you’ll live forever and then carry out your plan as long as you can.
Aphorism No. 38
Even if her judgment is poor, listen to your mother. If you don’t have one, listen to someone else’s.