In short, if we adhere to the standard of perfection in all our endeavors, we are left with nothing but mathematics and the White Album.

The good news is that going blind is not going to make you as unhappy as you think it will. The bad news is that winning the lottery will not make you as happy as you expect.

Arthritic toothless people who love orgasms are more likely to reproduce than are limber, toothy people who do not.

Impact is rewarding. Mattering makes us happy.

Part of us believes the new car is better because it lasts longer. But, in fact, that's the worst thing about the new car. It will stay around to disappoint you, whereas a trip to Europe is over. It evaporates. It has the good sense to go away, and you are left with nothing but a wonderful memory.

If you are like most people, then like most people, you don't know you're like most people.

The fact that we often judge the pleasure of an experience by its ending can cause us to make some curious choices.