“Do not own negative self-talk.”

“The absolute affirms itself through its own self negation.”

“The negative patterns that form as a result of this self defeating behaviour actually symbolize the negative belief that we nurture.”

“It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own self-interest. We address ourselves not to their humanity but to their self-love, and never talk to them of our own necessities, but of their advantages”

“Self satisfaction alone cannot determine if a desire or action is positive or negative. The demarcation between a positive and a negative desire or action is not whether it gives you a immediate feeling of satisfaction, but whether it ultimately results in positive or negative consequences.”

“[...]what we are talking about are negative obligations--the duty not to cause harm.”