Abstraction is real, probably more real than nature.

Abstraction is often wont to provide stumbling blocks for people of strange intelligence.

Abstraction is representing the whole by a part of the whole.

Abstraction is achieved by data hiding and enforced by encapsulation.

Anonymity is suspect — credible people sign their work.

Anonymity is cowardly — an anonymous pen is a coward's weapon, which stabs in the dark.

Anonymity is a shield from the tyranny of the majority.

Anonymity is often a ruse. An anonymous gift is a donation by someone who hopes everyone will find out without his telling them.

Change is impossible — The tail of the greyhound will not be made straight even though it remains seven years in the melting-pot.

Change is always possible — Whatever your past has been, you have a spotless future.

Change is unlikely in a great man — A god does not change his ways.

Change is all about timing — It is not best to swap horses while crossing the river.

Detachment is the key to enlightenment, but who cares?

Detachment is not indifference.

Detachment is impossible. Detachment from the world is an attachment to the ego.

Detachment is a negation of both life and death.