Emily Levine
Emily Levine
Emily Levine is an American humorist, writer and public speaker who lectures on science and the human condition...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
CountryUnited States of America
growth problem obesity
Here's how I see obesity: as a symptom. The larger problem is over-consumption. In a society that identifies consumption with patriotism, valorizes 'growth' above all else and assigns status according to how much you consume, we compete with each other to see who can consume the most.
age lives
Old age is the only thing that lives up to its reputation.
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I was taught to do math and read at the same time. So you're six years old, you're reading 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' and it becomes rapidly obvious that there are only two kinds of men in the world: dwarves and Prince Charmings. And the odds are seven is to one against your finding the prince. That's why little girls don't do math.
recovering side till
I am a recovering narcissist. I thought narcissism was about self-love till someone told me there is a flip side to it. It is actually drearier than self-love; it is unrequited self-love.
people care pay
Obesity is a drain on the economy - we have to pay for the health care of fat people who are usually poor and can't afford insurance. Obesity is, well, bad.
voice objectivity passive
Objectivity is the subject subjugating the object. That is how you assert yourself. You make yourself the active voice and the object is the passive no-voice.
reality thinking people
When you're surrounded by people who share the same set of assumptions as you, you start to think that's reality.
grandmother people purpose
My grandmother always acted in other people's interests, whether they wanted her to or not. If they'd had an Olympics in martyrdom my grandmother would have lost on purpose.
motivation inspiration reading
So you're six years old, you're reading 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,' and it becomes rapidly obvious that there are only two kinds of men in the world: dwarves and Prince Charmings. And the odds are seven to one against your finding the prince.
self narcissistic flip
I thought narcissism was about self-love till someone told me there is a flip side to it... It is unrequited self-love.
men heartache making-love
I once had a man break up with me. He said I was using him because right after making love I would weigh myself.