Sex and religion are closer to each other than either might prefer. (Saint Thomas Moore)

Each problem that I solved became a rule which served afterwards to solve other problems. (Rene Descartes, Discours de la Methode)

I’m living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart. (E. E. Cummings)

God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh. (Voltaire)