Mason Cooley

Poor but happy is not a phrase invented by a poor person.

Excuses change nothing, but make everyone feel better.

Outside books, we avoid colorful characters.

Riches are a good hand maiden, but a poor mistress.

The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.

You probably found 'How to Survive a Robot Uprising' in the humor section. Let's just hope that is where it belongs.