People who don’t know how to summarize have no dignity.

I hate people who ask questions. Guys who ask questions have a lot to hide. Instead of saying something about themselves, they always want someone else to talk, to reveal something about themselves.”

It’s already spring. I have more clients this time of year—because people are afraid of spring, not because they’re reacting to the tedium of winter. It’s not unusual to be depressed in winter, but with the advent of spring, people are expected to perk up. This expectation makes my clients feel more isolated. Everyone is imprisoned during winter; only those who can’t help but be trapped are imprisoned in spring.

Even though C knew his friend was always late, he always went to meet him on time. He cherished the time he spent waiting for someone to show up. During that time, he wasn’t obligated to do anything. He could read a book or people watch. This was the only time he didn’t suffer from a sense of debt to himself.