We crave and fear becoming truly ourselves

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

As one studies these preconditions, one becomes saddened by the ease with which human potentiality can be destroyed or repressed, so that a fully-human person can seem like a miracle, so improbable a happening as to be awe-inspiring. And simultaneously one is heartened by the fact that self-actualizing persons do in fact exist, that they are therefore possible, that the gauntlet of dangers can be run, that the finish line can be crossed.

One of the goals of education should be to teach that life is precious.

A stupid man behaves stupidly, not because he wants to, or tries to, or is motivated to, but simply because he is what he is.

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.

We fear our highest possibility. We are generally afraid to become that which we can glimpse in our most perfect moments.