We say that we know a man when we catch a glimpse, in him, of ourselves.
Nov 092015
Self-Loving
We all come into this world with our little egos equipped with individual horns. If we don’t blow them, who will?
—DeWitt
Nov 052015
Few who profess to ignore what others think extend the policy to praise: they fast by gorging on dessert.
Oct 282015
Therapy encourages the patient to think and talk about himself — which is what induced him to seek therapy.
Oct 132015
We say that we don’t understand, not humbly, but petulantly, to fault the speaker for pretension, or obscurity, or knowledge of the subject.
Oct 052015
Sometimes we laugh because it’s funny, sometimes to be polite or to be rude; but usually to show that we understand the joke.
Oct 022015
To have taste is to have too much confidence in it.
Sep 072015
Wrath, Greed, Sloth, Pride, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, and Sanctimony.
Jul 292015
Some are stingier with praise out of high principle than any are, out of avarice, with money.
Jun 252015
Some accept praise reluctantly, as if not quite able to believe that others can discern their subtle yet profound merit.
Mar 172015
It is only out of politeness that most writers cite someone else as their favorite author.