T Ratledge

“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 Gardner

“Looking into another person's eyes for an extended period of time proved to be a powerful thing. And if you don't believe me, try it yourself.”
― Matthew Quick, The Silver Linings Playbook

“I tell people to monitor their self-pity. Self-pity is very unattractive.”
― Patty Duke

“If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.”
― George S. Patton