John quoted The Little Virtues by Natalia Ginzburg
"As far as the education of children is concerned," states Natalia Ginzburg in this collection …
The problem of our relationships with other human beings lies at the centre of our life: as soon as we become aware of this --- that is, as soon as we see it as a problem and no longer as the muddle of unhappiness, we start to look for its origins, and to reconstruct its course throughout our life.
— The Little Virtues by Natalia Ginzburg, Dick Davis (Page 75)
The introduction to 'Human Relationships' in which Natalia presents her thoughts, as if they are universal, but which probably reflect her own experiences. I find I'm OK, You're OK and similar more informative, but some sections strike a chord.