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“Our theory is simply this: a person counts as an asshole when, and only when, he systematically allows himself to enjoy special advantages in interpersonal relations out of an entrenched sense of entitlement that immunizes him against the complaints of other people. (Because assholes are by and large men, we use the masculine pronoun “he” advisedly. We will suggest that women can be assholes as well. For the time being, think of Ann Coulter.”
― Assholes: A Theory
― Assholes: A Theory
“It's hard to be sad when you're being useful.”
― Before the Fall
― Before the Fall
“Part of being in your twenties is not knowing an ally when you see one.”
― Silver Screen Fiend: Learning About Life from an Addiction to Film
― Silver Screen Fiend: Learning About Life from an Addiction to Film
“Resistance loves surfing the Web, vegging out in front of the TV, sticking to routine, not picking up the phone, hitting snooze, avoiding confrontation, making excuses, rumination, and isolation.”
― Stop Saying You're Fine: Discover a More Powerful You
― Stop Saying You're Fine: Discover a More Powerful You
“Heartbreak is more than just a particularly hard form of disappointment or failure. It hurts in an entirely different way because heartbreak is always connected to love and belonging. Over time, the more I’ve thought about heartbreak and love, the more clearly I’ve realized how vulnerable we are when we love anyone. The brokenhearted are the bravest among us—they dared to love.”
― Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.
― Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.
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