The best hand always believes in playing by the rules.
Wisdom is founded on memory; happiness on forgetfulness.
Against classical philosophy: thinking about eternity or the immensity of the universe does not lessen my unhappiness.
Wisdom cannot prevent a fall, but may cushion it.
Babies and the old are permitted self-absorption. In between, it provokes resentment.
In new situations, I look carefully at appearances. In familiar ones, I glance.