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“The basic fact about human existence is not that it is a tragedy, but that it is a bore. It is not so much a war as an endless standing in line. The objection to it is not that it is predominantly painful, but that it is lacking in sense.”
― A Mencken Chrestomathy
― A Mencken Chrestomathy
“If I used to ask myself, over a coffin: “What good did it do the occupant to be born?”, I now put the same question about anyone alive.”
― The Trouble With Being Born
― The Trouble With Being Born
“It is difficult to find happiness within oneself, but it is impossible to find it anywhere else.”
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“Religions are like glow-worms: they need darkness in order to shine. A certain degree of general ignorance is the condition for the existence of any religion.”
― The Horrors and Absurdities of Religion
― The Horrors and Absurdities of Religion
“If you think you're going to have a thoughtful discussion with someone who is toxic, be prepared for epic mindfuckery rather than conversational mindfulness. Malignant narcissists and sociopaths use word salad, circular conversations, ad hominem arguments, projection and gas lighting to disorient you and get you off track should you ever disagree with them or challenge them in any way. They do this in order to discredit, confuse and frustrate you, distract you from the main problem and make you feel guilty for being a human being with actual thoughts and feelings that might differ from their own. In their eyes, you are the problem if you happen to exist.”
― Power: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse
― Power: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse
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