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“People that have trust issues only need to look in the mirror. There they will meet the one person that will betray them the most.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“The main condition for the achievement of love is the overcoming of one's narcissism. The narcissistic orientation is one in which one experiences as real only that which exists within oneself, while the phenomena in the outside world have no reality in themselves, but are experienced only from the viewpoint of their being useful or dangerous to one. The opposite pole to narcissism is objectivity; it is the faculty to see other people and things as they are, objectively, and to be able to separate this objective picture from a picture which is formed by one's desires and fears.”
― Erich Fromm, The Art of Loving

“What are you talking about?" Narcissus demanded. "I am amazing. Everyone knows this."
"Amazing at pure suck," Leo said. "If I was as suck as you, I'd drown myself. Oh wait, you already did that.”
― Rick Riordan, The Mark of Athena

“People that have been consistently hurt by others in life will only see the one time you hurt them and be blinded to all the good your heart has to offer. They look no further than what they want to see. Unfortunately, most of them remain a victim throughout their life.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“Many people cannot love themselves because they only love the illusions that they make of themselves. They merely like to wallow around in the narcissistic cocoon delusively constructed with the bits and pieces of their deceptions. ("Being my best friend" )”
― Erik Pevernagie

“Narcissistic personality disorder is named for Narcissus, from Greek mythology, who fell in love with his own reflection. Freud used the term to describe persons who were self-absorbed, and psychoanalysts have focused on the narcissist's need to bolster his or her self-esteem through grandiose fantasy, exaggerated ambition, exhibitionism, and feelings of entitlement.”
― Donald W. Black, DSM-5 Guidebook: The Essential Companion to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

“But that’s the thing about narcissists. They can try to fool you, with all their heart, but in the end, they’re just fooling themselves.”
― Ellie Fox, And then the Devil Cried: Episode Two

“I used to hold grudges until I realized that most people are narcissistic and their actions are driven by an unhealthy self-interest and not maliciousness towards me.”
― Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience

“No other being is lesser human than the one who thinks of others as such.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Human Making is Our Mission: A Treatise on Parenting

“I spend my life constantly calling in ‘imaginaryâ€� debts that aren’t owed to me in order to avoid the ‘realâ€� debts that I owe to others, and so everybody ends up bankrupt.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“Ego is borne of the need to ‘proveâ€� oneself instead of making the choice to ‘beâ€� oneself. And so maybe we need to begin curbing the birthrate.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“Many survivors of a narcissist discover that they’ve sacrificed so much in an attempt to please the narcissist that they’ve lost sight of who they are. Rediscovering oneself involves reclaiming things once loved, be it passions, friendships, or even jobs. It’s about finding that one thing you used to enjoy and taking it back. Reconnect with your inner child, play, and reintroduce yourself to the joys that make you uniquely you.”
― Tracy Malone

“An investment in myself that ends with myself is the secret to bankruptcy.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“If someone keeps disappointing you again and again, that's on you. Once someone shows they’re all about themselves, it’s time to stop hoping they’ll suddenly morph into a saint. People don’t change just because you want them to. So, stop hitting replay on the disappointment soundtrack and start looking out for yourself. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice—well, you know the rest. Set those boundaries and let them live their self-centered lives while you protect your peace.”
― Life is Positive

“The reality of narcissistic parents is that their children may find solace in the freedom that arrives with their passing, allowing a smile to grace their faces.”
― Tracy Malone

“Narcissists lovebomb their victims with affection, all while subtly assessing their reactions. Sharing stories of their perceived ugliness, they gauge your willingness to praise and reaffirm their beauty. Testing if you be a good supply?”
― Tracy Malone

“Salt does not belong in what I am cooking.”
― Niedria D. Kenny

“Even when you've gone full no contact, when does the narcissist actually ever stop with the shenanigans? They never stop trying to destroy you, do they? Your happiness is like ether to them, and your pain is their constant resuscitation. Is there no balm in Gilead”
― Niedria D. Kenny, Order in The Courtroom: The Tale of The Texas Poker Player

“In the intricate ballroom of human interaction, empathy, and narcissism often find themselves locked in a complex, albeit toxic, waltz. Empaths, with their generous hearts and boundless capacity for understanding, are irresistibly drawn to the magnetic charm of narcissists. It’s an attraction as old as time itself, akin to moths flitting towards a flame â€� a flame that promises warmth but often delivers nothing but singed wings and regret.”
― Life is Positive

“I totally found the iron clad solution for ridding myself of my narcissist ex. Tell him you are doing horrible and terrible (rotate between the two) each time he reaches out violating the no-contact request. He will leave you alone as long as he thinks you are doing terrible or horrible. He will only bother you when he things you are doing well.”
― Niedria Dionne Kenny

“No one can fall in love faster than a Narcissist with nowhere to live.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“The god that we need to be in denial of is the one that we purport to be.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“Few people escape narcissistic abuse without reaching rock bottom.”
― Tracy A Malone, NEW-Divorcing Your Narcissist: You Can't Make This Shit Up!

“In a narcissistic relationship, there are moments when the narcissist can be as charming as they were in the beginning. This intermittent kindness confuses the victim, leading them to believe that if they just try harder and cater to the narcissist’s demands, the abuse might stop—when in reality, it’s part of the cycle that keeps them trapped.”
― Tracy A Malone, NEW-Divorcing Your Narcissist: You Can't Make This Shit Up!

“It's not all in your head. People will look you in the eye and try to make you think you're crazy.”
― Maranda Pleasant, Origin: Music, Art, Yoga & Consciousness

“I don’t want you staining my newly published pages with your salty eye droplets, so I’ll get off this topic now.”
― Anonymous

“Family dysfunction rolls down from generation to generation like a fire in the woods, taking down everything in its path until one person in one generation has the courage to turn and face the flames. That person brings peace to their ancestors and spares the children that follow.”
― Terry Real, Relational Parenting, Raising Healthy Boys and Girls

“The dance floor of your ego will always be empty regardless of how many little ‘godsâ€� you’ve got prancing around upon it.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“Defeat is victory emptied of humility.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“My mother didn't deserve her pedestal. She was a narcissist.”
― Jennette McCurdy, I’m Glad My Mom Died