Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world. Votes: 2
Helen KellerSelf-pity is egotism undiluted, after all"self-centeredness in its purest form. Votes: 0
Rick YanceyOptimism and self-pity are the positive and negative poles of modern cowardice. Votes: 0
Cyril ConnollyBeloved, till life can charm no more; And mourned, till Pity's self be dead. Votes: 0
William CollinsGratitude is a dialysis of sorts... it flushes the self-pity out of our systems. Votes: 0
Max LucadoAmericans began by loving youth, and now, out of adult self-pity, they worship it. Votes: 0
Jacques BarzunFar more quickly than reason and logic, irony can penetrate rage and puncture self-pity. Votes: 0
Moss HartTry to avoid complaints. Self-pity even when legitimate never fails to undermine your strength. Votes: 0
Mariane PearlSelf-pity is like chocolate; as you get older, you can only afford a little bit. Votes: 0
Charlaine HarrisIdentity is not inherent. It is shaped by circumstance and sensitivity and resistance to self-pity. Votes: 0
Dorothy WestI think the great unspoken theme in noir fiction is male self-pity. It pervades noir movies. Votes: 0
James EllroyGod put self-pity by the side of despair like the cure by the side of the disease. Votes: 0
Albert Camus...trade the life of self pity, that I was living, for a life of purpose! - Rebekah - Votes: 0
Nick VujicicI have found that the best cure for self pity is to do something to help someone else. Votes: 0
Carl OrrIf I could do my life over, I would try to cleanse at least my pleasures of self-pity. Votes: 0
Mason CooleyYou can never win when you wear the ugly cloak of self-pity and the sour sound of whining. Votes: 0
Og MandinoSelf-pity, while it should be accorded due respect, is the greatest of all acids to the human soul. Votes: 0
Paul HoffmanSelf-pity is... a sinkhole from which no rescuing hand can drag you because you have chosen to sink. Votes: 0
Elisabeth ElliotBut the day I can't shrug off a twinge of self-pity, is the day I'm washed up for keeps. Votes: 0
Jonathan LethemPraise will lead you to vanity, and blame will lead you to self-pity, and both are bad for writers. Votes: 0
John Berryman