“Those who put more effort into keeping negatives out of mind end up being more depressed than those who do not.”
“People who perceive the negative experiences in their lives as the result of uncontrollable forces are at a higher risk for depression than those who believe they have control”
“Approval is overrated...Approval and disapproval alike satisfy those who deliver it more than those who receive it. I don't care for approval, and I don't mind doing without.”
“More than those who hate you, more than all your enemies, an undisciplined mind does greater harm.”
“Writing is more than a gift. It is a struggle that blesses those who see it through to the end.”
“People who keep trying are more likely to succeed than those who give up.”