Who were these clowns?
The happiest is the person who suffers the least pain; the most miserable who enjoys the least pleasure.
Self-importance is our greatest enemy. Think about it - what weakens us is feeling offended by the deeds and misdeeds of our fellowmen. Our self-importance requires that we spend most of our lives offended by someone.
Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.
Be sincere; be brief; be seated.
I like coincidences. They make me wonder about destiny, and whether free will is an illusion or just a matter of perspective. They let me speculate on the idea of some master plan that, from time to time, we're allowed to see out of the corner of our eye.
Best wide-angle lens? Two steps backward. Look for the 'ah-ha'.