"If man makes himself a worm he must not complain when he is trodden on." — Immanuel Kant

The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.

Voltaire

I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.

Socrates

Man is the only creature that refuses to be what he is.

Albert Camus

Let us permit nature to have her way. She understands her business better than we do.

Michel de Montaigne

Trouble springs from idleness, and grievous toil from needless ease.

Benjamin Franklin

Inspiration from Immanuel Kant