Words of wisdom

I was talking to my nephew over the weekend. Out of the blue, he said to me:  "Someone once told me that I expect too much from people, that I’d be happier once I’ve lowered my expectations of others and raised what I expect of myself."

I asked him who told him that.

"You did, Uncle Alieux!"  he said.

(I don't remember saying it, but it's profound enough that I'll take credit for it)

I'm always amazed at what he remembers