They prick us and they pine us, and they pit us on the pinnywinkles for witches; …

, New York Review Books 2001, p.273: In adversity I wish for prosperity, and in prosperity I am afraid of adversity. What mediocrity may be found?

Even three years ago, the thought of spending two hours, let alone a whole day, without my mobile would have been anathema.

Cleaners clear the floating waste at a fishing harbour in Huangqi Township of Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 6, 2017. Local authorities have devoted efforts to regularly clear the floating garbage along the seashore.