“Self pity is easily the most destructive of the non-pharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.”
“Self-pity is the most destructive of all narcotics.”
“Never feel self-pity, the most destructive emotion there is. How awful to be caught up in the terrible squirrel cage of self.”
“It was an addiction. A pointless, self-destructive addiction. But really, is there any other kind?”
“Self pity was a drug. I must not become addicted. Self pity is like chocolate, as you get older, you can only afford a little bit.”
“I was more addicted to self destruction then to the drugs themselves ... something very romantic about it”