“All decisions weve come to accept as right or wrong are ingrained in us from the society in which we abide. Rights and wrongs are not universally known or transferable.”

“The truth is, living in any society is difficult. Those who become desperate with a fractured sense of security are much more prone to being taken advantaged of.”

“Let your strength from the pastprovide proof of your abilities to . . .conquer the difficulties of the present.”

“Creativity and passion dwindle when hungry. Premiums for talent are easier to demand when desperation isnt part of the equation. If Im established, I can demand $350 an hour. If Im desperate, I may...”

“Dont forget:Ruts arent that much different . . .from graves.”

“My first bit of advice is to not personalize a job loss. The cause for the dismissal was a business calculation. This is difficult for many to grasp; its difficult to accept that events just occur....”

“Inspirational quotes are only making you more miserable.”

“It was deeply a part of Lee's kindness and understanding that man's right to kill himself is inviolable, but sometimes a friend can make it unnecessary”

“The hardest thing about depression is that it is addictive. It begins to feel uncomfortable not to be depressed. You feel guilty for feeling happy.”