Rational beliefs bring us closer to getting good results in the real world.

Is self-esteem a sickness? That's according to the way you define it. In the usual way it is defined by people and by psychologists, I'd say that it is probably the greatest emotional disturbance known to man and woman.

Attempts to help humans eliminate all self-ratings and views self-esteem as a self-defeating concept that encourages them to make conditional evaluations of self. Instead, it teaches people unconditional self-acceptance.

Whining about your own, others', or the world's failings is a main element in what we usually call neurosis.

If the Martians ever find out how human beings think, they'll kill themselves laughing.

Most things worth having require some sacrifice, usually more than you expect.

I think the future of psychotherapy and psychology is in the school system. We need to teach every child how to rarely seriously disturb himself or herself and how to overcome disturbance when it occurs.