It looks as if there were a single ultimate goal for mankind, a far goal toward which all persons strive. This is called variously by different authors self-actualization, self-realization, integration, psychological health, individuation, autonomy, creativity, productivity, but they all agree that this amounts to realizing the potentialities of the person, that is to say, becoming fully human, everything that person can be.

No psychological health is possible unless this essential care of the person is fundamentally accepted, loved and respected by others and by himself.

I can feel guilty about the past, Apprehensive about the future,but only in the present can I act.The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.

The loss of illusions and the discovery of identity, though painful at first, can be ultimately exhilarating and strengthening.

What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.

The human being is so constructed that he pressed toward fuller and fuller being.

People are not evil; they are schlemiels.