If we value independence, if we are disturbed by the growing conformity of knowledge, of values, of attitudes, which our present system induces, then we may wish to set up conditions of learning which make for uniqueness, for self-direction, and for self-initiated learning.

It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried.

The education situation which most effectively promotes significant learning is one in which (1) threat to the self of the learner is reduced to a minimum and (2) differential perception of the field of experience is facilitated

In my early professional years I was asking the question: How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way: How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for his own personal growth?

To be original, or different, is felt to be "dangerous."

Don't be the ammunition wagon, be the rifle... knowledge exists primarily for use.

The only person who cannot be helped is that person who blames others.