Elizabeth Bowen

Fate is not an eagle, it creeps like a rat.

Nobody can be kinder than the narcissist while you react to life in his own terms.

No object is mysterious. The mystery is your eye.

For these cultures, getting rid of the pain without addressing the deeper cause would be like shutting off a fire alarm while the fire's still going.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.