When we believe ourselves in possession of the only truth we are likely to be indifferent to common everyday truths.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
Tell the truth work hard and come to dinner on time.
My college Fitzwilliam was pretty good but unfashionable and I lived in digs so I was not part of the cloistered 'old college' environment which frankly was a bit intimidating. But I worked hard and settled in by exploring politics and girls.