Human beings seem to be far more autonomous and self-governed than modern psychological theory allows for.

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

What a man can be, he must be. This need we call self-actualizat ion.

We must remember that knowledge of one’s own deep nature is also simultaneously knowledge of human nature in general.

Plateau experiencing can be achieved, learned, earned by long hard work.... A transient glimpse is certainly possible in the peak experiences which may, after all, come sometimes to anyone. But, so to speak, to take up residence on the high plateau .... that is another matter altogether. That tends to be a lifelong effort.

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.

One cannot choose wisely for a life unless he dares to listen to himself, his own self, at each moment of his life.