Merle Shain Quotes

Cynicism is a form of cowardice, a failure of courage to hope.

cowardice cynicism

Feelings take you into uncharted territory from time to time it's true, but you almost always benefit from the journey one way or the other.

feelings

Divorce is very expensive, both economically and psychologically as well, but it probably isn't any more so than living with someone who isn't really on your side.

divorce

There is a very strong connection between pride and giving, and those who do the giving get to feel that they are worthy, while those who are given to often feel that they are not.

pride Giving