Even on the highest throne in the world, we are still sitting on our ass. — Michel de Montaigne. French author, philosopher, and statesman (1533–1592)
When I am attacked by gloomy thoughts, nothing helps me so much as running to my books. They quickly absorb me and banish the clouds from my mind.
Don't discuss yourself, for you are bound to lose; if you belittle yourself, you are believed; if you praise yourself, you are disbelieved.