The spiritual life is part of the human essence. It is a defining characteristic of human nature, without which human nature is not fully human.
Abraham MaslowWe must remember that knowledge of oneโs own deep nature is also simultaneously knowledge of human nature in general.
Abraham MaslowIf the essential core of the person is denied or suppressed, he gets sick sometimes in obvious ways, sometimes in subtle ways, sometimes immediately, sometimes later.
Abraham MaslowI may say that B-love, in a profound but testable sense, creates the partner. It gives him a self-image, it gives him self- acceptance, a feeling of love-worthiness, all of which permit him to grow. It is a real question whether the full development of the human being is possible without it.
Abraham Maslow