It is a glorious thing to be indifferent to suffering, but only to one's own suffering.

Most of us can remember a time when a birthday - especially if it was one's own - brightened the world as if a second sun has risen.

Knowledge is power only if man knows what facts not to bother with.

Most of us believe in trying to make other people happy only if they can be happy in ways which we approve.

It is a glorious thing to be indifferent to suffering, but only to one's own suffering

Friendship will not stand the strain of very much good advice for very long.