Individuality is the antithesis of egotism. He who is most himself best appreciates and most respects the self of others.
Self-distrust is nowhere more appropriate than in discussing difficult questions, and nowhere less displayed.
That we have not the ability to do, rather than that we have not the opportunity to enjoy, is the source of most of our unhappiness.
The misanthropy of the young is dissatisfaction with self; that of the old is detestation of others. Youth hopes to find life a romance, himself as its hero; age would like it a history which posterity would prize. When disappointed, youth is despairing; age is resentful.
PART IV.
How far our Happiness depends on Others.