diff --git a/hledger.conf.sample b/hledger.conf.sample
index 1c7b37115..7763149ba 100644
--- a/hledger.conf.sample
+++ b/hledger.conf.sample
@@ -15,11 +15,12 @@
 
 # 1. General options. These will be used with all commands which support them.
 
-# Show prettier tables in reports.
+# Show prettier tables in reports. Recommended unless your font doesn't
+# support box drawing characters.
 --pretty
 
-# Don't check balance assertions by default. (When you're ready to check them,
-# run with -s, or run hledger check assertions.)
+# Maybe don't check balance assertions all the time ? When you're ready,
+# check them with -s or hledger check assertions.
 --ignore-assertions
 
 # Always infer these things ? Why not.