The price of telling your troubles is having to listen to advice.
One eventually has enough even of oneself.
In philosophy, the principles are more interesting than the examples. In literature, the examples are more interesting than the principles.
Victorian sorrow: the stars are winking in the sky, but not for us.
I criticize myself ruthlessly, but never mention the faults of which I am truly ashamed.
Malevolence is shameful but satisfying.