Appreciating the wonderful world around us has a calming effect on our soul.
If there is one thing worse than not being clever it is thinking that you are.Rebelliousness is destabilising, mindless conformity is too easily manipulated.
Intelligence needs to be moderated by humility if it is to be of true value.
Troubles are inevitable, self pity is optional.
Romantic love should never be taken for granted for it can be lost too easily.
True contentment is being satisfied even if some of our needs or desires are not met.
