We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
Plato

He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.” Proverbs 27:7

Years ago my mother used to say to me, she’d say, “In this world, Elwood, you must be” - she always called me Elwood - “In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.” Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.   from the film Harvey (1950)

“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!”

attributed to Bill McKenna, professional motorcycle racer, Cycle magazine Feb. 1982