“It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.”
“Whether we realise it or not, most of us define ourselves by opposing rather than by favouring something or someone. To put it another way, it is easier to react than to act.”
“Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.”
“There are some things we do because we convince ourselves it would be better for everyone involved. We tell ourselves that it's the right thing to do, the altruistic thing to do. It's far easier than telling ourselves the truth.”
“In soloing--as in other activities--it is far easier to start something than to finish it.”
“To look wise is quite as good as understanding a thing, and very much easier.”