Denying the Prying Heart
[A self-help tome, boasting means of moving past inclinations towards nosiness and interfering with others.] To become involved in the lives of others is a simple fact of life, but what if you become too involved? To vicariously sup upon the joys, sadnesses and secrets of those around yourself points to a sickening emptiness in the heart. You must fill it with life and feeling of your own, even if it hurts you. Even if it poisons you. Otherwise, you will remain an empty vessel. [The book continues on at great length, suggesting treatments pioneered by the House of Grief may help, should self-improvement fail.]