“In general confusion youth recognizes itself and rejoices.”
“Captivated by youth and beauty, and that appearance of good humour which youth and beauty generally give”
“I am more able to recognize when my mind has gotten itself into trouble and increasingly eager to mobilize the energy to rescue it. Concentration and mindfulness, as remedies to confusion, are either self-activating ... or at least reasonably available remedies to confusion. [pp. 17-18]”
“For those who confuse you, recognize that their confusion is theirs and your clarity is yours.”
“Who can know the heart of youth but youth itself?”
“Youth is the future smiling at a stranger, which is itself.”