Life has much uneasiness; that is certain. Always remember that and it will never surprise you.*
James Boswell

You really learn only when you’re surprised. If you’re not surprised, then everything is fitting into your existing thought patterns. So to get smarter, you need to get surprised, think in new ways, and deeply understand different perspectives.**
Derek Sivers

I try to act as though I’m not surprised, but
if I’m prepared to be open and reflect on what
has just happened, maybe my knowledge and
understanding can grow – though the real measure is
what I may do with this …
I might even surprise you.

Imagination is more important than knowledge.^

*Mason Currey’s Daily Rituals;
**Derek Sivers’ Hell Yeah Or No;
^Ben Hardy’s Be Your Future Self Now.