Don't be a damned ammunition wagon. Be a rifle!

Powerful is our need to be known, really known by ourselves and others, even if only for a moment.

what is most personal is most universal

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

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

Openness to all attitudes no matter how extreme or unrealistic they may seem.

So, as you can readily see from what I have said thus far, a creative, active, sensitive, accurate, empathic, nonjudgmental listening is for me terribly important in a relationship. It is important for me to provide it; it has been extremely important, especially at certain times in my life, to receive it. I feel that I have grown within myself when I have provided it; I am very sure that I have grown and been released and enhanced when I have received this kind of listening.