Reading time is precious. Don't waste it. Reading bad books, or books that are wrong for a certain time in your life, can dangerously turn you off the activity altogether.
People seem to get used to anything, and it is a short step from adaptation to attachment.
Maybe the greatest favour a spouse can tender is to overlook what you can't.
I am in flight from my story every day, and it dogs me like a faithful stray.
Time itself made all things rare.
it is always difficult to impress the ignorant.