Duncan

“Never to whine; to accept what came; to wait for better; to take what you could; to let no one, not even yourself, know how near to giving in you were.”
― Robin Jenkins, The Changeling

“I hate this wretched willow soul of mine, patiently enduring, plaited or twisted by other hands”
― Karin Boye, Kris

“NICK: on earth- I won't deceive you, the goods I'm offering will often grieve you. Self pity for the hearts you have to break - regret for the lives you ruin by mistake - the loneliness of being rich and great and hated by all who envy your estate - are tedious at times. I must confess self pity and regret and loneliness are what you'll pay me for goods I sell.
FLECK: I've known these all my life,
NICK: [cheerfully] Welcome to Hell!”
― Alasdair Gray, Fleck

“The intricate maze of philosophy of the various schools is said to clarify matters and to reveal the Truth, but in fact it creates confusion where none need exist. To understand anything there must be the Self. The Self is obvious, so why not remain as the Self? What need to explain the non-self?”
― Ramana Maharshi, The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi in His Own Words