Cyril Figgis

"Death might be preferable to another day of this."

"Perseverance is what keeps me here despite everything."

"Gratitude should go both ways."

"Creativity thrives when you're frustrated."

"Justice is blind, apparently to my contributions."

"Patience is a virtue I'm still trying to develop."

"Kindness is often mistaken for weakness."

"Strength is what I have in abundance, despite appearances."

"Fear is rational when everyone around you is incompetent."

"Power corrupts, which explains a lot about this office."

"Money can't buy happiness, but it could improve my situation."

"Health deteriorates under sustained stress."

"Adventure is overrated when you're unprepared for it."

"Imagination is what separates us from animals."

"Technology is wonderful until it fails you."

"History repeats itself, usually badly."

"Philosophy provides comfort in meaninglessness."

"Literature teaches us we're not unique in our suffering."

"Politics rewards incompetence more often than not."

"War is simpler than office dynamics, at least."

"Motivation comes from believing your work matters."

"Inspiration is fleeting, so you have to capture it."

"Relationships are complicated by human nature."

"Solitude is the only place I find peace."

"Life is too short for this much nonsense."

"Love requires vulnerability, which is terrifying."

"Wisdom is recognizing what you can't change."

"Happiness is a choice, but a difficult one."

"Success tastes better when you've struggled for it."

"Friendship requires trust, which takes time."