The Poor Live Slow And Hard; The

The Dignified Catastrophes Of Tragedy Bear Little Resemblance To The Slow Ruin Inflicted By Life.

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.

The Lyric Deals With Love And Sorrow, The Aphorism With Contradiction And Deceit.

Pity Drowns In Numbers.

Infallibility And Invincible Ignorance Are The Same Thing.