Things that do not work

Acceptance—practised wrongly—is painting over the apparent mildew on the wall instead of wiping the grime off your glasses.

Jumping up and down and flapping your arms may temporarily elevate you off the ground but no more represents flying than does leaping out of a window.

Erroneous thinking rarely approves of its own abolition.

Don't ride two horses at once unless you're engaging in the stunt known as Roman riding. Which you're not.