Confucius say: lovers in triangle not on square. (bad joke found in mahjongg game)

what's the use of trying to comfort when the only solace I have to offer is stark realism. no well meant lies, no elusive dreams, no unfounded hopes.

"Lies flow like water, but the truth burns" --Lewton, Discworld Noir

"Hope is the denial of reality. It is the carrot dangled before the draft horse to
keep him plodding along in a vain attempt to reach it." --Raistlin, Dragons of Winter Night

life is a monster we must confront and conquer daily.