The tenacity with which the neurotic adheres to any attitude is a sure indication that the attitude fulfills functions which seem indispensable in the framework of his neurosis.

If you want to be proud of yourself, then do things in which you can take pride

The fact that compulsive drives for success will arise only in a competitive culture does not make them any less neurotic.

The pride in intellect, or rather in the supremacy of the mind, is not restricted to those engaged in intellectual pursuits but is a regular occurrence in all neurosis.

Whether we forget something we are not proud of, or embellish it, or blame somebody else, we want to save face by not owning up to shortcomings.

Pride in many diverse ways is the enemy of love.

For the analyst it is a source of never-ending astonishment how comparatively well a person can function with the core of himself not participating.

Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide. ... And the choice goes by forever t'wixt that darkness and that light.

A woman can slip on a pair of embellished cage heels one night and a pair of streamlined, lightweight sneakers the next day. The beauty of modern luxury is the absence of rules.

You're building a tool, not a piece of art. Don't be blinded by the vision.

Standup is tough; if you are going through a hard period in your life, it is very hard to get up in front of people and be the happy guy in the room.

When I give the go ahead, go ahead," Alyss said, the jungle gym having come to a stop less than a gwormmy-length from her face. What? the four General Doppels cried at once. Run when I say so.

Not as men of science , not as critics , not as philosophers , but as little children , shall we enter into the kingdom of heaven .

Personal power means being secure and confident inside yourself.

I am confident that you brothers in parliament will champion the will of the people over that of the occupier.

My wife looks at the person Park Jae Sang and the singer who goes up on stage, Psy, as different people.

Who has more leisure than a worm?