The word "jealousy" is often used as if it were synonymous with envy; but I think the distinction worth preserving. Jealousy is predominantly concerned with the fear of loss of something one possesses, envy with the wish to own something another possesses. Othello suffers from the fear that he has lost Desdemona's love. Iago suffers from envy of the position held by Cassio, to which he feels entitled.

If we did not look to marriage as the principal source of happiness, fewer marriages would end in tears.

So-called "inspiration" is no more than an extreme example of a process which constantly goes on in the minds of all of us.

The creative person is constantly seeking to discover himself, to remodel his own identity, and to find meaning in what he creates.

It is a tragic paradox that the very qualities that have led to man's extraordinary capacity for success are also those most likely to destroy him.

The human spirit is not indestructible; but a courageous few discover that, when in hell, they are granted a glimpse of heaven.

The sane are madder than we think, the mad saner.