“Note to self-give serious thought to becoming an alcoholic.”

“Every time one notes an object well it gives rise to delight. As a result of this, practice becomes enjoyable.”

Mahasi Sayadaw (1904–1982) Burmese Buddhist philosopher

“I was a depressive and self-destructive alcoholic, but I was lucky enough to meet the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and be rescued by it 15 years ago.”

José José (1948–2019) Mexican singer

“On a related subject, Signore Pazzi, I must confess to you: I'm giving serious thought to eating your wife.”

Thomas Harris book Hannibal

“Now just as the historical gives occasion for the contemporary to become a disciple, but only it must be noted through receiving the condition from the God himself, since otherwise we speak Socratically, so the testimony of contemporaries gives occasion for each successor to become a disciple, but only it must be noted through receiving the condition from the God himself.”

Sören Kierkegaard (1813–1855) Danish philosopher and theologian, founder of Existentialism

“The best gift an educator can give is to get someone to become self-reflective.”

Randy Pausch book The Last Lecture

“Note to self: don't change for anyone”

Ryan Adams (1974) American alt-country/rock singer-songwriter

“This homeless guy asked me for money the other day. I was about to give it to him and then I thought he was going to use it on drugs or alcohol. And then I thought, that's what I'm going to use it on. Why am I judging this poor bastard?”

Greg Giraldo (1965–2010) American comedian

“To love the carnal self means to love the body-mind. I cannot abuse my body with alcohol, stress, and self-indulgence and still claim to love my self.”

Sam Keen (1931) author, professor, and philosopher

“The serious revolutionary, like the serious artist, can't afford to lead a sentimental or self-deceiving life.”

Adrienne Rich (1929–2012) American poet, essayist and feminist