Man is disturbed not by things, but by the views he takes of them

While clichés have an argumentative simplicity, they often hide a lot. For, language can often make a mockery of meaning when we become too lazy and fail to get under ready-made explanations with which we stereotype fellow human beings. (Courtesy: Nirmal Shekar, Hindu correspondent on cricket)

Though the context the above words were said was different, but what a fantastic way to put it. We try to simplify - the species with the most complex personality, known as "Homo Sapiens" by stereotyping. Also often, we lead our life thinking about, how others are leading their life or what they are thinking of us - ending up as "emotional wrecks". At the same time one need not turn to be a stoic or attain nirvana, but an attempt in that direction would certainly make one's life less miserable.