The object of most prayers is to wangle an advance on good intentions.
I don't hate anyone. The only people I know well enough to hate, I love.
One learns to ignore criticism by first learning to ignore applause.
So often the shortest distance to happiness is the length of an about-face.
Before you pledge your undying love to someone, make them promise they won't die.
You spend 90% of your adult life hoping for a long rest and the last 10% trying to convince the Lord that you're actually not that tired.