Every reader finds himself. The writers work is merely a kind of optical instrument that makes it possible for the reader to discern what, without this book, he would perhaps never have seen in himself. – Marcel Proust
Everything great in the world is done by neurotics; they alone founded our religions and created our masterpieces. – Marcel Proust
The paradoxes of today are the prejudices of tomorrow, since the most benighted and the most deplorable prejudices have had their moment of novelty when fashion lent them its fragile grace. – Marcel Proust
Neurosis has an absolute genius for malingering. There is no illness which it cannot counterfeit perfectly. If it is capable of deceiving the doctor, how should it fail to deceive the patient? – Marcel Proust
Ive always believed fitness is an entry point to help you build that happier, healthier life. When your health is strong, youre capable of taking risks. Youll feel more confident to ask for the promotion. Youll have more energy to be a better mom. Youll feel more deserving of love. – Jillian Michaels