As A Comforter, Philosophy Cannot

Idleness Makes People Feeble And Peevish. Work Makes Them Stalwart And Prone To Anger.

Comedy Is Hostile To Profundity, And Brings Everything To The Surface.

Self-hatred And Self-love Are Equally Self-centered.

To Be A Social Success, Do Not Act Pathetic, Arrogant, Or Bored. Do Not Discuss Your Unhappy Childhood, Your Visit To The Dentist,the Shortcomings Of Your Cleaning Woman, The State Of Your Bowels, Or Your Spouse's Bad Habits. You Will Be Thought A Paragon (or Perhaps A Monster) Of Good Behavior.

Don't Sacrifice Yourself For Me. I Will Not Be Grateful.