“Life isn't as serious as my mind makes it out to be.”

“It isn't my profundity that makes me a mental marvel, it's the amazing detail of my perception. There's nobody else who can keep so many things on his mind at once.”

R. A. Lafferty (1914–2002) American writer

“Serious literature does not exist to make life easy but to complicate it.”

Witold Gombrowicz (1904–1969) Polish writer

“It is hard work and great art to make life not so serious.”

John Irving book The Hotel New Hampshire

“Life isn't fair,' Skulduggery said. 'In my experience, death isn't so different.”

Derek Landy (1974) Irish children's writer

“There isn't so much to be afraid of, out there. I can remember thinking it was funny to find that out, on the last night of my life; I'd spent the rest of it being afraid of everything.”

Nick Hornby book A Long Way Down

“To enjoy life, you don't need fancy nonsense, but you do need to control your time and realize that most things just aren't as serious as you make them out to be.”

Timothy Ferriss book The 4-Hour Workweek

“I don't see why human people make such a heavy trip out of sex. It isn't anything complex, it is simply the best thing in life, even better than food.”

Robert A. Heinlein book Friday

“Tonight's show is about doubt. Or maybe it isn't - haven't made my mind up yet.”

Bill Bailey (1965) English comedian, musician, actor, TV and radio presenter and author

“Part of growing up is making sure your sense of reality isn't entirely grounded in your own mind.”

David Levithan book Every Day