The Art of Character

I recently started reading this book by David Corbett titled The Art of Character. I've run into quite a few interesting lines that he's written, but the one I'll share is the one I just read. In chapter three there are questioned targeted towards the reader of the book. It prompts the reader to dig within themselves and write about either, some of the most troubling points of their lives, or the most rewarding. He mentions how reaching deep within ourselves, as it's one of the things most of us try to avoid, can help enliven our characters.

The line I liked was this:

"Heartbreak is a gift---it's self-pity that's poison."