140 Quotes About Self-pity

And of course he was right, but there was still something in the idea that appealed to me, of cutting apart my body piece by piece, my skin and my brain and my lips and my tongue, giving it all away until there was nothing left in me for anyone to object to. Until I was just a pathetic collection of fingernails and veins, and everyone would feel guilty for their roles in tearing me to scraps.

The solution to self-pity is found in the labor of selfless giving to others.

Understand that I am even ignored by the opposite sex on the internet.

Self pity becomes your oxygen. But you learned to breathe it without a gasp. So, nobody even notices you're hurting.

Self-pity is spiritual suicide. It is an indefensible self-mutilation of the soul.

Self-pity is the most destructive of all narcotics.

Why do women waste their time trying to convince their insecure family members and girlfriends that they are beautiful? Self esteem is not a beauty cream that you can rub all over them and see instant results. Instead, convince them they are not stupid. Every intelligent woman knows outward beauty is a nip, tuck, chemical peel or diet away. If you don't like it, fix it.

The only thing I wanted, she says, was not to be a burden. Quick and painless, how I wanted to go.But the Universe called you back, Astrid says.For no reason, Hannah says.You find the reason, Astrid snaps. Finish with the self-pity, and move on.

I did know some people who would receive me, but reluctantly, because I had nothing to offer company save a long face and a self-pitying heart, and I had no intention of changing either. Black Americans of my generation didn't look kindly on public mournings except during or immediately after funerals. We were expected by others and by ourselves to lighten the burden by smiling, to deflect possible new assaults by laughter. Hadn't it worked for us for centuries? Hadn't it?