Contrary to what we've been told, children can detect deceit in parents much easier than parents can detect deceit in children.

Catharsis comes from the ancient Greek word...which literally translated means 'to pass a hard stool'

Depression must be avoided, no matter what the cost. Depression is lying on the Edwardian couch for six months, too tired to unlace your shoes. Depression is awakening each morning feeling as if someone near and dear and closely related died the night before. Bad news. Don't tempt depression.

Friendship is so much healthier than other crutches -alcohol or TV or religious fanaticism. One healthy crutch shouldn't be against the rules.

Everybody's vaguely miserable sometimes...and most people are vaguely miserable most of the time. The trick is to scrap your way from the most-of-the-time to the some-of-the-time category.

Movement eases turmoil.

Whenever a woman says 'We need to talk,' it means she's reached a decision and it's already too late for you to talk back.