Trees refuse no one their shade, not even the woodcutter.

Hindu Proverb

Close both eyes to see with the other eye.

Rumi

Taking crazy things seriously is a serious waste of time.

Haruki Murakami

A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.

Spanish proverb

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.

Bill Vaughan

Slow and steady wins the race.

Aesop