Both the young and the old are almost completely useless in our modern society, and are made keenly aware of that uselessness. They have no place. They are private, isolated - and hopeless.

I believe that the testing of the student's achievements in order to see if he meets some criterion held by the teacher, is directly contrary to the implications of therapy for significant learning.

Loneliness is a barrier that prevents one from uniting with the inner self.

Learning of all kinds goes on best, lasts best, and tends to lead itself on more when it grows out of a real focus of interest in the learner.

Am I living in a way which is deeply satisfying to me, and which truly expresses me?

When I look at the world I'm pessimistic, but when I look at people I am optimistic.

Experience is, for me, the highest authority.