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

Since my mother is the type that's called schizophrenogenic in the literature-she's the one who makes crazy people, crazy children-I was awfully curious to find out why I didn't go insane.

What is life for? Life is for you.

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

A positive self image and healthy self esteem is based on approval, acceptance and recognition from others; but also upon actual accomplishments, achievements and success upon the realistic self confidence which ensues.

Only the flexibly creative person can really manage the future, Only the one who can face novelty with confidence and without fear.

The peaker learns surely and certainly that life can be worthwhile, that it can be beautiful and valuable. There are ends in life, i.e., experiences which are so precious in themselves as to prove that not everything is a means to some end other than itself.