Thinking rationally is often different from "positive thinking," in that it is a realistic assessment of the situation, with a view towards rectifying the problem if possible.

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

I wrote several articles criticizing psychoanalysis, but the analysts weren't listening to my objections. So I finally quit after practicing it for six years.

Worry itself is one of the most painful conditions.

Spirit and soul is horseshit of the worst sort. Obviously there are no fairies, no Santa Clauses, no spirits. What there is, is human goals and purposes as noted by sane existentialists. But a lot of transcendentalists are utter screwballs.

For that again, is what all manner of religion essentially is: childish dependency.

The world consists mainly of love slobs who need other people's approval. Most people don't live their own lives very well.