“Don't feel sorry for yourself. Only assholes do that.”

“Stop feeling sorry for yourself and you will be happy.”

Stephen Fry (1957) English comedian, actor, writer, presenter, and activist

“Feeling sorry for yourself, and your present condition, is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit you could possibly have.”

Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) American writer and lecturer

“(to Liam) "No, don't be sorry [for yourself]." (twin sister finishes for him)”

Zayn Malik (1993) British singer

“Just because you had every right to feel sorry for yourself didn't mean you ever took the opportunity to do so.”

Jodi Picoult book Handle With Care

“I’m sorry, Eve. I love you. I’m not letting you do this.”
She screamed and battered harder. “You love me? You asshole! Let me go!”

Rachel Caine (1962) American writer

“I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I've got to think.”

Libba Bray A Great and Terrible Beauty

“Whatever you do, the only secret is to believe in it and satisfy yourself. Don't do it for anyone else.”

Keith Haring (1958–1990) American artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York City street culture of the 1980s b…

“So remember, if you're feeling bitter — or sorry for yourself about what you've done, and how much good you've accomplished — or if you find yourself more than anyone else talking about the good you've done, you're doing it for the wrong reasons, because it should be the default.”

Ysabella Brave (1979) American singer

“You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make yourself do right in spite of your feelings.”

Pearl S. Buck (1892–1973) American writer