I've never understood pity and self-pity as an emotion.

Self-pity is an emotion that is reserved for quitters.

I loved her tremendously. It didn't seem fair, ... Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I decided to run away.

Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.

Last night was disappointing. But you can wallow in your self pity or you can go out there and do it again -- and I did.

Self-pity is the last word for Kendall. The miracle with babies is that they can overcome anything.