The largest part of what we call 'personality' is determined by how we've opted to defend ourselves against anxiety and sadness".
Alain de BottonThere's a whole category of people who miss out by not allowing themselves to be weird enough.
Alain de BottonI went to church and couldn't swallow it. The music was nice but I don't belong there.
Alain de BottonI learnt to stop fantasising about the perfect job or the perfect relationship because that can actually be an excuse for not living.
Alain de Botton