One possible reason why things aren't going according to plan is that there never was a plan.

I hope I never become so used to the world that it no longer seems wonderful.

I too have known joy and sadness, and, on the whole, I prefer joy.

Somehow I reached excess without ever noticing when I was passing through satisfaction.

The best reason for having dreams is that in dreams no reasons are necessary.

Try to be the best of what you are, even if what you are is no good.

I have no prejudices: all my irrational hatreds are based on solid evidence.