A critic can only review the book he has read, not the one which the writer wrote.

After he has had his tantrum, the neurotic expects those around him to feel friendly and relaxed; after all, he does.

Neurotics are sure that no one understands them, and they wouldn't have it any other way.

A woman's mink coat represents the sacrifice of a lot of little animals, including her husband.

There are three iron links in the neurotic's chain: unloving, unlovable, unloved.

When their children fail to charm others, few parents can stay neutral.

Humiliation is a vast country of imprecise boundaries. If you think you're there, you are. The neurotic rule: when in doubt, go ahead and feel humiliated.