We may not imagine how our lives could be more frustrating and complex--but Congress can.
The lesson which life repeats and constantly enforces is 'look under foot.' You are always nearer the divine and the true sources of your power than you think.
Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.
Do not be awe struck by other people and try to copy them. Nobody can be you as efficiently as you can.
Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.
Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.
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.