The narrator finds that as a maturing character grows in stature before her friends that she sees less stature while evaluating herself.

The beginning of thought is in disagreement - not only with others but also with ourselves.

It is better to be alone then to be in a relationship, while you are trying to figure out what love means to you.

Sometimes your belief system is really your fears attached to rules.

In evaluating ourselves, we tend to be long on our weaknesses and short on our strengths.

It has nothing to do with who I am as compared to everyone else. It has everything to do with who I am in companionship with God.

The dark might be dark, but at least we don’t have to look at ourselves when we’re standing in it.

Always evaluate and determine the product of your life.

If your love for another person doesn’t include loving yourself then your love is incomplete.

Losing your job releases you to think effectively and make rational decisions.