"I believe in rational self-interest. I believe people want to have happy lives. But they don’t half go about it in some fucking stupid ways."

"I get that all human behaviour is purposeful. I believe in rational self-interest. I believe people want to have happy lives. But they don’t half go about it in some fucking stupid ways. ...

"[Y]ou’re not crazy. Whatever you’re doing, you’re doing it for a good reason. But there might be a better way. ... I believe we’ve got two big adventures in life: the first is finding your purpose and the second is pursuing that purpose. The sad fact is most people get to do neither. I’m hoping you get to do both. ...

"[But h]ere’s the truth of it: no one wants you to follow your dream. Best-case scenario, they’ll want you to follow their dream for you. Mostly, though, nobody cares about your dreams, they’re busy getting on with their own shit."

~ Jimmy Carr from his post 'Why do you do?' [hat tip Mark T.]