Read much, but not many books. All human situations have their inconveniences. Early morning hath gold in its mouth. Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in distinction by their virtues, are happy if others can be depressed to a level of themselves.
Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.
Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade. To lengthen thy Life, lessen thy meals. Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry, all things easy.