Whether a belief is considered to be a delusion or not depends partly upon the intensity with which it is defended, and partly upon the numbers of people subscribing to it.
Anthony StorrSo-called "inspiration" is no more than an extreme example of a process which constantly goes on in the minds of all of us.
Anthony StorrThe professional must learn to be moved and touched emotionally, yet at the same time stand back objectively: I've seen a lot of damage done by tea and sympathy.
Anthony Storr