“So what exactly are the rewards of resentment. It is always a relief t...” — Theodore Dalrymple Quote

“So what exactly are the rewards of resentment. It is always a relief to know that the reason we have failed in life is not because we lack the talent, energy, or determination to succeed, but because of a factor that is beyond our control and that has loaded the dice decisively against us.”

“Parents are perhaps the most common object of resentment, the people who are most frequently blamed for all our failings and failures alike.”

“It is clear to me that people often want incompatible things. They want danger and excitement on the one hand, and safety and security on the other, and often simultaneously. Contradictory desires mean that life can never be wholly satisfying or without frustration.”

“Coming from a home like I did, I learned a lot about work ethic and determination.”

“My faith in Islam is not unlike my faith in the game of basketball: Both require immense determination, focus, passion and discipline.”

“My father has taught me not to succumb to nihilism, and my mother has taught me the value of hard work and determination.”