As if reasoning were any kind of writing or talking which tends to convince people that some doctrine or measure is true and right. – Catharine Esther Beecher
Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the non-pharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality. – John W. Gardner
I am sure it must be true that people opt out of the mainstream society because they feel that there are going to be no rewards for them, if they stay. – Mary Douglas
