My parents locked off most areas of expression. The only outlet left to me was the arts. -- Murray Head
Some suggestions for you :
When you seek advice, do not withhold any facts from the person whose advice you seek.
When you stop doing things for fun you might as well be dead.
Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself.
When people have so much for outsiders didn't it indicate a lack of inner intensity?
A good maxim allows you to have the last word without even starting a conversation.