No one ever discovers the depths of his own loneliness.

No one ever discovers the depths of his own loneliness.

Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

Why don't you want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is that you're in read more

Why don't you want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is that you're in conflict with yourself.

Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not read more

Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself.

The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself.

The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself.

A deadline is negative inspiration. Still, it's better than no inspiration at all.

A deadline is negative inspiration. Still, it's better than no inspiration at all.

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified read more

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified pastime -- I'm referring to the kind of suffering a man inflicts on a woman or a woman on a man. It's extremely painful. I agree that it's hardly bearable. But I very much fear that this sort of pain deserves no consideration at all. It's no more worthy of respect than old age or illness.

I'm not a combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict by raising the issues before I read more

I'm not a combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict by raising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Neither irony or sarcasm is argument.

Neither irony or sarcasm is argument.