No temptation can ever be measured by the value of its object. It is a way of being wise. My true friends have always given me that supreme proof of devotion, a spontaneous aversion for the man I loved. Boredom helps one to make decisions. There are days when solitude is a heady wine that intoxicates you with freedom, others when it is a bitter tonic, and still others when it is a poison that makes you beat your head against the wall.
Dogs believe they are human.
Cats believe they are God. It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship. You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm. Look for a long time at what pleases you, and for a longer time at what pains you.