Maris Crane

"A refined person recognizes the difference between solitude and loneliness."

"I refuse to apologize for finding most people rather tedious."

"The concept of 'slumming it' is utterly foreign to my nature."

"I believe that standards exist for a reason—usually a very good one."

"One should never lower one's expectations in the name of practicality."

"I find that people often confuse accessibility with approachability."

"A woman of breeding understands the value of discretion."

"I've learned that most people's problems stem from poor decision-making."

"The pursuit of excellence is often a solitary endeavor."

"I find that nostalgia is simply another form of self-deception."

"One must accept that not everyone is capable of achieving greatness."

"I refuse to participate in activities that lack any cultural merit."

"A truly intelligent person knows the limitations of their own intelligence."

"I find that compromise is the first step toward mediocrity."

"One's choices should always reflect one's values, no matter the cost."

"I believe that self-respect is the foundation of all other respect."

"I've learned that people often fear what they don't understand."

"The ability to be alone without being lonely is a rare gift."

"I find that most relationships are simply economic arrangements with emotional decoration."

"A woman of principle never compromises her integrity for approval."

"I refuse to engage with those who lack proper deportment."

"One should never assume that familiarity breeds understanding."

"I find that the world is increasingly populated by people of questionable breeding."

"A discerning individual recognizes that not all time is equal."

"I believe that suffering often ennobles the character—or so one hopes."

"I've learned that most people's expectations of others are simply projections of their own insecurities."

"One must recognize when a situation is simply beyond redemption and withdraw."

"I find that people often confuse honesty with cruelty."

"A woman's independence is her greatest asset."

"I refuse to engage in the pretense of false camaraderie."