The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widespread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible.
You can learn as much - or more - from one glance at a private space as you can from hours of exposure to a public face.
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.
There is still a difference between something and nothing, but it is purely geometrical and there is nothing behind the geometry.
If you scatter thorns, don't go barefoot.
I have a simple philosophy. Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches.
By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.