We'd better work hard on getting rid of that must - Other people must do what I want them to do!" It's what makes people hostile, nasty, mean and combative, and it leads to feuds, wars and genocide. We'd better do something about that.

People got insights into what was bothering them, but they hardly did a damn thing to change.

I teach people to be flexible, scientific and logical in their thinking and therefore to be less prone to brainwashing by the therapist.

There's no evidence whatsoever that men are more rational than women. Both sexes seem to be equally irrational.

I get people to truly accept themselves unconditionally, whether or not their therapist or anyone loves them.

In the old days we used to get more referrals, because people had insurance that paid for therapy. Now they belong to HMOs, and we can only be affiliated with a few HMOs.

Worrying about dying will hardly help you live.