The emotionally mature individual should completely accept the fact that we live in a world of probability and chance, where there are not, nor probably ever will be, any absolute certainties, and should realize that it is not at all horrible, indeed—such a probabilistic, uncertain world.

Strong feelings are fine; it's the overreactions that mess us up.

Religious fanaticism has clearly produced, and in all probability will continue to produce, enormous amounts of bickering, fighting, violence, bloodshed, homicide, feuds, wars, and genocide.

Religious creeds encourage some of the craziest kinds of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and favor severe manifestations of neurosis, borderline personality states, and sometimes even psychosis.

Lack of forgiveness of others breeds lack of self-forgiveness.

You have only to exist as you do and to live your life as best you can.

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