“An unearned income encourages self-pity in those already prone to it.”
“Things might have been different if she hadn't been able to drift; if she'd had to concentrate on her next meal, instead of dwelling on all the injuries she felt we'd done her. An unearned income encourages self-pity in those already prone to it.”
“Jewish families encourage pursuit of wealth accumulation, high-income careers, and investing.”
“Try not to sing too many sad songs for yourself. The universe already hates you. Self-pity isn't going to help.”
“I always take a close look at those who lose themselves in self portraits. They are solitary souls, prone to introspection, who have really grappled with their existence.”
“I tell people to monitor their self-pity. Self-pity is very unattractive.”