“What is a genius? A person who demands little to nothing from others, but is often found extremely difficult to have around.”

“Feminist psychologists have suggested that a toxic friendship is often one in which a women's own personal growth and individuation is sacrificed at the expense of the demands of the other person. Sometimes choosing oneself rather than the friendship is important for future personal growth and individuation. But women have a difficult time separating from each other because emotional connection is so highly valued and broken friendships are seen as failures.”

“Rejoice with those who rejoice." I have found that difficult too often. I was much better at weeping with those who weep.”

“To love, or to have loved,—this suffices. Demand nothing more. There is no other pearl to be found in the shadowy folds of life. To love is a fulfilment”

“Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.”

“Over a lifetime of dealing with difficult women, I have learned it is often better to give into their demands immediately.”