We tend to overestimate what we can do in a short period, and underestimate what we can do over a long period.
Gretchen RubinVolunteering to help others is the right thing to do, and it also boosts personal happiness
Gretchen RubinKeep in mind that to avoid loneliness, many people need both a social circle and an intimate attachment. Having just one of two may still leave you feeling lonely.
Gretchen RubinNo leader did more for his country than Winston Churchill. Brave, magnanimous, traditional, he was like a king-general from Britain's heroic past. His gigantic qualities set him apart from ordinary humanity; there seemed no danger he feared, no effort too great for his limitless energies.
Gretchen Rubin