The great virtue of being alone is that your mind can go its own way.
A great many people do not have the right to their own opinion because they don't know what they are talking about.
In spite of some bad experiences, I'm a firm believer in the trial and error method of learning.
Soap, like people, shouldn't smell like anything.
Don't rule out working with your hands. It does not preclude using your head.
I'm always on the lookout for something good about people. Often months go by.