My grandmother always acted in other people's interests, whether they wanted her to or not. If they'd had an Olympics in martyrdom my grandmother would have lost on purpose. Emily Levine More Quotes by Emily Levine More Quotes From Emily Levine Here's how I see obesity: as a symptom. The larger problem is over-consumption. In a society that identifies consumption with patriotism, valorizes 'growth' above all else and assigns status according to how much you consume, we compete with each other to see who can consume the most. Emily Levine obesity growth problem I once had a man break up with me. He said I was using him because right after making love I would weigh myself. Emily Levine heartache making-love men So you're six years old, you're reading 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,' and it becomes rapidly obvious that there are only two kinds of men in the world: dwarves and Prince Charmings. And the odds are seven to one against your finding the prince. Emily Levine motivation inspiration reading When you're surrounded by people who share the same set of assumptions as you, you start to think that's reality. Emily Levine reality people thinking I thought narcissism was about self-love till someone told me there is a flip side to it... It is unrequited self-love. Emily Levine narcissistic flip self Objectivity is the subject subjugating the object. That is how you assert yourself. You make yourself the active voice and the object is the passive no-voice. Emily Levine passive objectivity voice Obesity is a drain on the economy - we have to pay for the health care of fat people who are usually poor and can’t afford insurance. Obesity is, well, bad. Emily Levine care pay people I am a recovering narcissist. I thought narcissism was about self-love till someone told me there is a flip side to it. It is actually drearier than self-love; it is unrequited self-love. Emily Levine self-love i-am thought me Old age is the only thing that lives up to its reputation. Emily Levine old old-age reputation age I was taught to do math and read at the same time. So you're six years old, you're reading 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' and it becomes rapidly obvious that there are only two kinds of men in the world: dwarves and Prince Charmings. And the odds are seven is to one against your finding the prince. That's why little girls don't do math. Emily Levine you time men world
