There is no such thing as ...

 

...too many books.

Fiction gives us empathy...

 

It puts us inside the minds of other people, gives us the gifts of seeing the world through their eyes. Fiction is a lie that tells us true things, over and over. --- Neil Gaiman. 

I will never understand narcissists..

 

Of course, they are mentally ill and narcissism is incurable. They seem to me to be non-people, because I think being a human being means connection with the things, those most precious things, that are the best part of humanity... I am talking about compassion, integrity, decency, self-control, moderation, --- and empathy.

I will never understand why narcissists can't live and let live. I only know that they can't. They feel a sick need to hurt others, especially those who are most sensitive, most vulnerable. These they see as their prey, wanting to knock them down so that in comparison they, the narcissist, will seem great.  While, others, normal people, observing this, are rolling their eyes, or even recoiling from the narcissist in horror. 

Yes... And, narcissism is so tragically common. 

A well read woman...

 

...is a dangerous creature. 💖😚😁

People drain me...

People drain me. That's why I embrace silence and solitude. I can spend days and days on my own without any human contact, not feeling lonely for even a moment. --- N.C.

(When I was growing up being introverted was considered a flaw. Now, it's often seen as a character strength.)

A lot of walking away will do your life good...

Walk away from arguments that will lead you to anger and nowhere. Walk away from people who deliberately put you down. Walk away from the practice of pleasing people who choose to never see your worth. Walk away from any thought that undermines your peace of mind. Walk away from judgmental people, they do not know the struggle you are facing and what you have been through. Walk away from your mistakes and fears, they do not determine your fate. The more you walk away from things that poison your soul, the healthier your life will be.  --- Dodinsky.

Oh-no!!! Somebody got into the whipped cream...