Venting every feeling isn't mature. Learning to deal with uncomfortable and unpleasant feelings is an important aspect of maturity.

There is no movement without our own resistance.

The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon: self-respect, dignity, integrity, and self-esteem.

For a long time, I was a career woman and that was it.

Integrity, honesty, and honor may not give immediate rewards or gratification, and they can be life-threatening (for example, being a whistle-blower or turning state's evidence). The absence of integrity, honesty, and honor do not always bring punishment or scorn, and can be life-aggrandizing (connivers and cheats often gain power and wealth). Therefore, morality must be its own reward.

Everything I say is true.

Children are our second chance to have a great parent-child relationship.