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  1. self pitynoun

    Feeling sorry for oneself; being depressed about ones situation.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of self pity in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of self pity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of self pity in a Sentence

  1. Helen Keller:

    Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything good in the world.

  2. Millicent Fenwick:

    Never feel self-pity, the most destructive emotion there is. How awful to be caught up in the terrible squirrel cage of self.

  3. John W. Gardner:

    Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the nonpharmaceutical narcotics it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.

  4. Richard Willard Armour:

    Self-pity gets you nowhere. One must have the adventurous daring to accept oneself as a bundle of possibilities and undertake the most interesting game in the world -- making the most of one's best.

  5. André Maurois:

    Self-pity comes so naturally to all of us. The most solid happiness can be shaken by the compassion of a fool.


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