Ideas about life organize perception; names of emotions organize sensations; rules of syntax organize thought. But pain comes on its own.
No use saying necessity is making a mistake.
Lies save trouble now, but may return in thunder and lightning.
Pessimists fear becoming the dupes of Hope. Optimists enjoy Hope's company, and consider being duped no great matter.
Folly always knows the answer.
Most of my decisions in life seem absent-minded but inevitable.